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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,999 cc

V2 JNSMOT history

V2 JNS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2023
Mileage
63,500 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 JNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 JNS was last recorded at 63,500 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,259 miles · 15 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
1,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,500 miles
  • 2020 – 63,259 miles
  • 2019 – 62,814 miles
  • 2018 – 61,929 miles
  • 2017 – 61,444 miles
  • 2016 – 60,738 miles
  • 2015 – 59,466 miles
  • 2013 – 57,539 miles
  • 2012 – 56,254 miles
  • 2010 – 53,225 miles
  • 2009 – 50,230 miles
  • 2008 – 44,238 miles
  • 2007 – 38,412 miles
  • 2006 – 34,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,500 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    564043916969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail63,500 miles (+241)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    976390593405
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass63,259 miles (+69)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    603975856157
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail63,190 miles (+376)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    983009056347
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,814 miles (+885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    304740869689
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washers not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass61,929 miles (+485)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,929 miles
    Test number
    519526766674
    • AdvisoryBoth front head light deteriorated (poor image)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome washer jets blocked

  7. Pass61,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    860564618891
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  8. Fail61,444 miles (+706)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,444 miles
    Test number
    951075129409
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted

  9. Pass60,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    497421539619
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp assumed disconected

  10. Fail60,738 miles (+1,272)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    105444183774
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear stop lamp assumed disconected

  11. Pass59,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,466 miles
    Test number
    562818909082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front over 10years old
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working

  12. Fail59,465 miles (+1,926)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    395224894419
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front over 10years old

  13. Pass57,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    835896993293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail57,539 miles (+1,285)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,539 miles
    Test number
    917285493282
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,254 miles (+3,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,254 miles
    Test number
    376753832248
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHigh level brake light disconnected at time of test

  16. Pass53,225 miles (+2,995)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    411553260340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroding
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler bush

  17. Pass50,230 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,230 miles
    Test number
    722038839325
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

  18. Fail50,212 miles (+5,974)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,212 miles
    Test number
    473937939455
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass44,238 miles (+5,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    424288038496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass38,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    314987897426
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  21. Fail38,412 miles (+3,913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,412 miles
    Test number
    354506097296
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Pass34,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,499 miles
    Test number
    934465436262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,499 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,499 miles
    Test number
    881304536255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V2 JNS

Does V2 JNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 JNS expired on 10 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 JNS?
The MOT on V2 JNS expired on 10 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 JNS done?
V2 JNS was recorded at 63,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 1,884 miles a year.
Has V2 JNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 JNS has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V2 JNS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V2 JNS find?
V2 JNS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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