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A11 JWX

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

63,030 mi
Last recorded63,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 JWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 61,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,837 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 56,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner faces are starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,170 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,249 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 47,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 42,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all tyres worn on edges centre 3/4 ok at time of test

centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front and rear discs have lip on edge

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cut in treads can not see braid at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,486 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,274 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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A11 JWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 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 A11 JWX, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 JWX registered?

A11 JWX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is A11 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 JWX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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