1999 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · 87 JN
1999 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 31,071 miles. MOT valid until 06/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 3199cc
87 JN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 31,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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87 JN Mileage History
- 02/05/202329,461 mi
- 05/08/202430,571 mi+1,110 mi
- 08/08/202430,588 mi+17 mi
- 14/07/202530,711 mi+123 mi
- 16/07/202631,071 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
87 JN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes Sl (87 JN) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
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