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LJZ 5165

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

73,590 mi
Last recorded73,590 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 5165
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 73,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,348 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside coated in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,185 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

backbox corroded

underside covered in underseal

Pass 28 May 2020 72,126 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underside suspension components and pipes coated with underseal

Fail 26 May 2020 72,126 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underside suspension components and pipes coated with underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,117 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s o/s (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s o/s slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 69,917 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,968 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

exhaust poor condition

Fail 26 May 2017 67,968 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear twin (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 24 May 2016 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 65,068 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 63,291 miles

Centre exhaust silencer poor condition

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

O/S/F top suspension mounting rubber starting to split

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

Fail 16 May 2014 63,291 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust silencer poor condition

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

O/S/F top suspension mounting rubber starting to split

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

Pass 22 May 2013 62,738 miles

Exhaust silencer poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2013 62,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust silencer poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 60,714 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 60,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 58,653 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2011 58,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,263 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 56,204 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 56,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,170 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,887 miles

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

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

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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LJZ 5165 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LJZ 5165, 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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LJZ 5165 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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