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JV 5139

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV 5139
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 95,231 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,208 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 92,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,739 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 91,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet catches require attention

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 77,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,941 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,140 miles

all four tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,508 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,275 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,439 miles

slight corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,289 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Fail 5 Mar 2007 47,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s rear tyre

stone chip in zone b of windscreen [less than 40mm]

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,163 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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JV 5139 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 JV 5139, 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 JV 5139 registered?

JV 5139 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is JV 5139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JV 5139 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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