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J622 JCA

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ622 JCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,037 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 96,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 96,028 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,008 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,002 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 96,002 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 95,874 miles

Rear exhaust has been repaired

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 95,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,099 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 3 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 82,960 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 82,959 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY. †BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS LOW ATTENTION REQ SOON. †REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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J622 JCA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J622 JCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J622 JCA registered?

J622 JCA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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