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S859 JNH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 98,463 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 97,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 97,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 96,742 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,021 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 94,320 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,448 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,325 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 87,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,270 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 85,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,336 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,489 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 63,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,543 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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