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D15 JSB

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 JSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,000 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR & OSR light misting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & top mount starting to split (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 years old & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 20 years old & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & top mount starting to split (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 years old & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive light oil mist around bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS, slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

steering ram(shocker) light misting of oil

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside front tyre 17Years old

Nearside rear tyre 19Years old

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre 17Years old

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre 15 years Old

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre 15 Years Old

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight Play within Steering Box

Steering Dampner has Slight Seepage

Fail 12 Sep 2023 53,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre 15 years Old

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 17 years old

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre 15 Years Old

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight Play within Steering Box

Steering Dampner has Slight Seepage

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

steering damper has slight seepage.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting with oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting with oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,941 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,562 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,562 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,686 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate and crack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,783 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 46,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,972 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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D15 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D15 JSB, 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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D15 JSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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