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K724 JJN

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,975 mi
Last recorded148,975 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK724 JJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 148,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 147,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 147,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 145,210 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 143,885 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 140,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 138,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 133,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 133,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 0n bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section is corroding advise

Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 0n bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on bend (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust section is corroding advise

Pass 29 Apr 2015 128,232 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 123,652 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 116,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,950 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,800 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 111,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,004 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 90,443 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 90,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2008 90,437 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,079 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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K724 JJN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 K724 JJN, 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 K724 JJN registered?

K724 JJN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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