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J9 EOC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,002 mi
Last recorded43,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 EOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 43,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,925 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 42,861 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,699 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,346 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,977 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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J9 EOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J9 EOC, 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 J9 EOC registered?

J9 EOC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is J9 EOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 EOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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