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JEC 30Y

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEC 30Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,533 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,973 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,958 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 110,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,165 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 104,421 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,230 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 83,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,204 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,361 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2010 32,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,949 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 29,949 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 22,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear tyre has been repaired on sidewall

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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JEC 30Y 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 78.3%.

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 JEC 30Y, 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 JEC 30Y registered?

JEC 30Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is JEC 30Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEC 30Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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