Official DVLA Record

1992 MERCEDES 300SL AUTO3.0L Other

J131 GMP

Considering this 1992 MERCEDES 300SL AUTO? It's a Other with a 2960cc engine showing 28,792 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Other
Year
1992
Engine
2960cc
Mechanical Assessment
The 1992 Mercedes 300SL Auto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 28,792 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken three-year clean sheet across the DVSA history. Annual mileage sits exceptionally low for a 34-year-old vehicle. Between 19 February 2023 at 27,612 miles and 15 February 2024 at 27,923 miles the car covered just 311 miles, then 869 miles to the April 2025 test at 28,792. That averages roughly 847 miles per year. The sparse record shows no gaps or sudden accumulation, but three passes with zero advisories also means the tester never flagged consumable wear, corrosion, or suspension condition for the buyer's attention. Low use of this order often means long standing periods. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for perishing or binding after disuse, and check underside structural integrity for corrosion the tests did not record. The 3.0 inline-six and automatic transmission will have seen light duty, yet aged rubber and fluid degradation remain the real risks on a car that barely turns a wheel. Given the clean history, no recurring faults demand correction. Prior owners clearly kept the SL off the road more than on it, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on dormant-component rot rather than high-mileage mechanical fatigue.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Mechanic's Historical Review
The 1992 Mercedes 300SL Auto presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 April 2025 at 28,792 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken three-year clean sheet across the DVSA history. Annual mileage sits exceptionally low for a 34-year-old vehicle. Between 19 February 2023 at 27,612 miles and 15 February 2024 at 27,923 miles the car covered just 311 miles, then 869 miles to the April 2025 test at 28,792. That averages roughly 847 miles per year. The sparse record shows no gaps or sudden accumulation, but three passes with zero advisories also means the tester never flagged consumable wear, corrosion, or suspension condition for the buyer's attention. Low use of this order often means long standing periods. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for perishing or binding after disuse, and check underside structural integrity for corrosion the tests did not record. The 3.0 inline-six and automatic transmission will have seen light duty, yet aged rubber and fluid degradation remain the real risks on a car that barely turns a wheel. Given the clean history, no recurring faults demand correction. Prior owners clearly kept the SL off the road more than on it, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on dormant-component rot rather than high-mileage mechanical fatigue.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this Mercedes 300Sl Auto (J131 GMP) from 1992 show a total of 3 MOT tests between February 2023 and April 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 0 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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