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S29 JFT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,044 mi
Last recorded80,044 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 JFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 80,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 78,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,591 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,110 miles

All under side components/Prescribed areas corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,945 miles

All under side components/Prescribed areas corroded

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted/Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear box of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,362 miles

Coil spring corroded all side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,982 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sets. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,152 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 67,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,241 miles

Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,276 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,072 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,072 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,234 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,234 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE N/S/R R LIGHT NOT WORKING

ADVISE REAR AXLE LEAKING

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,521 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,756 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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S29 JFT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S29 JFT, 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 S29 JFT registered?

S29 JFT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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