1992 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · OYM 262
1992 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 1992. Recorded mileage 96,963 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OYM 262 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 96,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OYM 262 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Mercedes-Benz Sl (OYM 262) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
OYM 262 Mileage History
- 31/01/200674,808 mi
- 23/01/200778,234 mi+3,426 mi
- 28/04/200880,951 mi+2,717 mi
- 16/04/200982,101 mi+1,150 mi
- 20/04/201085,046 mi+2,945 mi
- 18/04/201186,522 mi+1,476 mi
- 10/04/201286,625 mi+103 mi
- 16/04/201388,093 mi+1,468 mi
- 24/04/201489,782 mi+1,689 mi
- 05/05/201590,694 mi+912 mi
- 05/04/201691,338 mi+644 mi
- 05/04/201691,338 mi
- 19/04/201791,945 mi+607 mi
- 09/05/201892,525 mi+580 mi
- 23/05/201892,530 mi+5 mi
- 23/06/202192,847 mi+317 mi
- 23/06/202192,851 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/202293,131 mi+280 mi
- 11/07/202293,131 mi
- 16/08/202394,178 mi+1,047 mi
- 09/08/202494,439 mi+261 mi
- 13/08/202494,439 mi
- 11/08/202595,397 mi+958 mi
- 13/08/202595,436 mi+39 mi
- 09/10/202696,963 mi+1,527 mi
Average of roughly 1,071 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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