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S11 JBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 130,040 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 129,343 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 129,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 127,956 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 126,149 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 122,535 miles

all tyres close to limit

chips front windscreen

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all under vehicle brake pipes painted in grease

Fail 26 Jun 2014 120,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all under vehicle brake pipes painted in grease

Pass 30 May 2013 119,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 112,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 112,978 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 105,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 98,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside wing mirror cracked,but visable

offside front headlamp cracked,but dont affect the aim

Pass 16 Jan 2008 92,648 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 82,807 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 82,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 68,703 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 68,703 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front 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)

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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S11 JBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S11 JBJ, 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

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What year was S11 JBJ registered?

S11 JBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is S11 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 JBJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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