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J50 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 54,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 54,518 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,677 miles

slight lift in offside front lower steering joint

Fail 13 Jun 2016 52,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lift in offside front lower steering joint

Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 49,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,563 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,657 miles

1 Front brake-pads are extremely low & discs are undercutting. † †2 Rear brake-pads are 75% worn. † †3 N/S Front tyre has feathered-away close to its limit. (Advise change & tracking). † †Thanx.

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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J50 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J50 KBM, 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 J50 KBM registered?

J50 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is J50 KBM safe to buy?

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