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T435 VJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 70,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 70,041 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,693 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 69,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 66,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,011 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,648 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front Tyre sidewalls slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror loose

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2014 63,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror loose

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,562 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 60,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 57,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 52,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/F tyre outer wall cut and almost exposing cord.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,077 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 48,077 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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T435 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T435 VJN, 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 T435 VJN registered?

T435 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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