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T185 JCC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 JCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,964 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,994 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,877 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 78,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,199 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 77,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 77,635 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,264 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 71,665 miles

advise power steering pipes corroded

advise surface corrosion to underside

Pass 19 May 2014 71,083 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 70,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,512 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 68,373 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 67,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,760 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 64,209 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 64,209 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 61,303 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 61,303 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 61,303 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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T185 JCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 T185 JCC, 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 T185 JCC registered?

T185 JCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T185 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 JCC 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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