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V392 DJC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV392 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper fuel pipe excessively corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,273 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper fuel pipe excessively corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 73,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 73,041 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides mid to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 72,852 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os + left to right: slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,095 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 66,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,420 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 59,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,742 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,498 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,647 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,923 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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V392 DJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V392 DJC, 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 V392 DJC registered?

V392 DJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1999.

Is V392 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V392 DJC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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