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J888 JUR

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,630 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 138,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 137,174 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 137,157 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 136,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 134,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 134,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 132,718 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Rear Floor has advanced corrossion

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 129,238 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,795 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 119,424 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 116,271 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 116,201 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,335 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,175 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,175 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,121 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 86,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,129 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,780 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 68,037 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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J888 JUR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 89,214 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 J888 JUR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J888 JUR registered?

J888 JUR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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