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L222 JYM

1993 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,922 mi
Last recorded83,922 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl86,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 JYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 83,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,932 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 82,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,380 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

offside rear boot area corroded but outwith structure points

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,397 miles

all rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,181 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,387 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,202 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,833 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension top mounts starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,094 miles

all four tyres perishing.

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

one exhaust rubber cracking badly

rear brake hoses perishing

wheel bearing o/s/f free play.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,645 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 43,874 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JYM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,414 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 JYM, 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 33 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 JYM registered?

L222 JYM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L222 JYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 JYM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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