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N5 FAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 74,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 69,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,392 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 63,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 62,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 59,728 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 58,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,180 miles

o/s/r seat belt buckle damaged, but function not impaired.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 52,160 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

kerb damage to o/s/f tyre,no cords showing

Fail 10 Oct 2007 50,112 miles

O/S/F tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall.

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,112 miles

O/S/F tyre has a small cut on the outer side wall.

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,672 miles

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

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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N5 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N5 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N5 FAJ?

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What year was N5 FAJ registered?

N5 FAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N5 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 FAJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N5 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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