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T824 VJN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT824 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 99,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2025 98,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2024 98,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2024 98,954 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,885 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 98,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,825 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,854 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,396 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine oil level is getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt does not deploy (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt does not deploy (5.2.5b)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine oil level is getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth is between 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,562 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,383 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T824 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T824 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T824 VJN registered?

T824 VJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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