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V2 JNS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,500 mi
Last recorded63,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 63,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,259 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,814 miles

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

Nearside washers not working

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,929 miles

Both front head light deteriorated (poor image)

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some washer jets blocked

Pass 29 Nov 2017 61,444 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2017 61,444 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,738 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp assumed disconected

Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre rear stop lamp assumed disconected

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,466 miles

Offside Front over 10years old

centre brake light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front over 10years old

Pass 23 Oct 2013 57,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,539 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,225 miles

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

rear exhaust mounting corroding

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,230 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,212 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,412 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,412 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 34,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V2 JNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 V2 JNS, 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 V2 JNS registered?

V2 JNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V2 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 JNS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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