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T500 JWS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,607 mi
Last recorded41,607 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 JWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 40,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 5.6mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.4mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished, 5.7mm @centre of tread. 245/45R17 95Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,353 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 33,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 32,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 32,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,640 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 29,640 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 28,342 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 28,342 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 24,955 miles

Front wiper poor

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,109 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,357 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T500 JWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T500 JWS, 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 T500 JWS registered?

T500 JWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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