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L222 JMK

1994 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl89,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 JMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 77,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 77,479 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,512 miles

Central Front Lower steering shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Lower ball joint worn and noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,905 miles

Bulb warning light on dash board when front fog lights are on

Handbrake pedal rubber missing

Offside Front Fog light not working

Some bulbs in dash not working

Steering shock absorber damp

Fail 14 Jun 2019 74,905 miles

Bulb warning light on dash board when front fog lights are on

Handbrake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Some bulbs in dash not working

Steering shock absorber damp

Pass 29 May 2018 73,700 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing very slight play in it

engine cover & under trays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered ( no action required )

mileage back light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,092 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in N/S/R Tyre tread

Small chips on windscreen

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,525 miles

N/S/F Tyre perishing

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 70,525 miles

N/S/F Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,795 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 61,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,087 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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L222 JMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 L222 JMK, 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 L222 JMK registered?

L222 JMK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L222 JMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 JMK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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