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R599 JBA

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 JBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 100,766 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,741 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,741 miles

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

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

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,804 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 65,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 19 Nov 2005 57,900 miles

Nearside 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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R599 JBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 R599 JBA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R599 JBA registered?

R599 JBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R599 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 JBA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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