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J787 SPP

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,819 mi
Last recorded65,819 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ787 SPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,141 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,083 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight from lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

covers fitted to both outer sills

half of speedo bulbs are not illuminating

n/sr brake has a slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,054 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sill panals

front wiper works but is slightly slow

n/s stop lamp is dull

Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,054 miles

n/s stoplamp is dull

wiper operation is slow

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,054 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/s stoplamp is dull

o/sf & n/sf shock absorber top mountings are split

Fail 30 Jul 2012 65,054 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/s stoplamp is dull

o/sf & n/sf shock absorber top mountings are split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,054 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

n/sr stop light dull

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,054 miles

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 22 Jul 2010 65,054 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2009 65,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

small splits on offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,184 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,721 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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J787 SPP 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 90%.

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 J787 SPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J787 SPP registered?

J787 SPP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J787 SPP safe to buy?

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