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V891 JNO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 41,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working prs (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 41,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os front linkage boots deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os front ball joint boots deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 38,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 38,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 38,218 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,397 miles

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2014 36,137 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,123 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,789 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,851 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 26,906 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,901 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 21,704 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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V891 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V891 JNO, 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 V891 JNO registered?

V891 JNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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