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S80 CJG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,557 mi
Last recorded109,557 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 CJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 106,483 miles

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 106,483 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 100,596 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 100,596 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 31 May 2014 93,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 90,202 miles

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 86,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes slightly out of balance and offside disc slightly distorted

rear coil springs starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 80,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,382 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 55,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,615 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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S80 CJG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S80 CJG, 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 S80 CJG registered?

S80 CJG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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