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J659 DYP

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 83,365 miles

Nearside Front PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL (SUSPECTED WHEEL BEARING PLAY)

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,527 miles

Nearside Front PLAY DETECTED UP AND DOWN AT ROAD WHEEL (SUSPECTED WHEEL BEARING PLAY)

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,098 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 82,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHT WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 80,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advice wipers on work on fast speed

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,464 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,700 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 74,334 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 72,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,299 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,091 miles

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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J659 DYP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J659 DYP, 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 J659 DYP registered?

J659 DYP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J659 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J659 DYP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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