CarVerify

Free Car Check

J921 CYW

1991 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl85,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ921 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 79,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,222 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,225 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,914 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,706 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 69,955 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall deteriorating and tread wear

off side front tyre tread wear and outer side wall cuts

Pass 18 Dec 2013 67,349 miles

near side and off side front tyres slight wear

Pass 27 Dec 2012 66,131 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall has deteriated

o/s/f tyre side wall has deteriated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 66,039 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,406 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

small cut in o/s front tyre side wall ,but not down to cords

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J921 CYW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 85,052 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 J921 CYW, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J921 CYW?

You can check the full history of J921 CYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J921 CYW registered?

J921 CYW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J921 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J921 CYW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J921 CYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J921 CYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.