MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,463 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Travel in foot brake pedal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit, early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, early attention required (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs lipped
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front brake discs worn
n/s & o/s front brake pads worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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S859 JNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 S859 JNH, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S859 JNH registered?
S859 JNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 1998.
Is S859 JNH safe to buy?
The MOT history for S859 JNH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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