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T404 JNY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 JNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,044 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,983 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 101,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 94,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,055 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

H/BRAKE INSUFFICIENT TRAVEL

Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,055 miles

H/BRAKE INSUFFICIENT TRAVEL

Pass 17 May 2008 88,516 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 88,516 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 88,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 81,871 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON REAR DIFF

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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T404 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T404 JNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T404 JNY registered?

T404 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is T404 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T404 JNY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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