MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,260 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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C899 JGR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,665 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 C899 JGR, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C899 JGR registered?
C899 JGR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C899 JGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C899 JGR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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