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V266 MJM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,847 mi
Last recorded100,847 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 100,824 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,735 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 100,392 miles

both side front top mount rubbers slight deteriated

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,649 miles

both sides shock absorber top rubber mount assembly deteriorated but no signs at time of test of excessive movement

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,728 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 97,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 96,076 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 88,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,601 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,165 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper has misting of oil

Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,138 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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V266 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V266 MJM, 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 V266 MJM registered?

V266 MJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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