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J3 JPR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,951 mi
Last recorded109,951 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 109,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,122 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,642 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

diff oil leak

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,287 miles

diff oil leak

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,671 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes cracked and perished but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,608 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,999 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,787 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,806 miles

both rear tyres low tread on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 52,229 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 51,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,242 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,201 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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J3 JPR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 J3 JPR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J3 JPR registered?

J3 JPR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is J3 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 JPR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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