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A35 JAC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,713 mi
Last recorded79,713 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 JAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 79,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 79,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shck absorber corrded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,831 miles

Front Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but has no play at time of test.

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

Fuel filler car O ring seal cracking.

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

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

Offside Front OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated.

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

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,174 miles

Front Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but has no play at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap O ring seal cracking.

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

Offside Front OSF wing mirror glass deteriorated.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs pitted. (3.5.1i)

Rear fuel pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,697 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both rear brake pipes suspect incorrectly routed but not rubbing (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 75,697 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket missing

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately both rear brake pipes suspect incorrectly routed but not rubbing (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,727 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,727 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Uneven tyre wear on rear tyes

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,205 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,203 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,074 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,960 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,303 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,171 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,905 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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A35 JAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A35 JAC, 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.

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What year was A35 JAC registered?

A35 JAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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