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V420 OHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,377 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,970 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 85,961 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall badly cracked

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,486 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 82,051 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,187 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2013 77,536 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2012 74,845 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,884 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 52,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,525 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,045 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 41,076 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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V420 OHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V420 OHJ, 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 V420 OHJ registered?

V420 OHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V420 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 OHJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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