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RCJ 11

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,710 mi
Last recorded66,710 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCJ 11
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 66,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 66,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 65,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 May 2023 65,363 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 65,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 64,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 62,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 62,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,731 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,913 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 60,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,797 miles

all brake pipes has slight surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner tyre worn on edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,860 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

exhust center box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,697 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,562 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,878 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 42,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2006 37,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RCJ 11 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RCJ 11, 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.

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What year was RCJ 11 registered?

RCJ 11 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is RCJ 11 safe to buy?

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