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J885 CYT

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,359 mi
Last recorded76,359 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,359 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,625 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 69,189 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,325 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,647 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,777 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,865 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,996 miles

nearside repeater lamp cracked lens

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 21,686 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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J885 CYT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J885 CYT, 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 J885 CYT registered?

J885 CYT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J885 CYT safe to buy?

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