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J4 NDO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 NDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,910 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 66,910 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,571 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front - wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 66,571 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front and offside front - wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,083 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,341 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 63,778 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,885 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,816 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,693 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,036 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 19 Jan 2010 34,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,318 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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J4 NDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J4 NDO, 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 J4 NDO registered?

J4 NDO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is J4 NDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 NDO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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