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199 WJ

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,408 mi
Last recorded102,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 WJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 102,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looking worn down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 102,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looking worn down (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 102,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 101,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,461 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 101,097 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 100,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake pad wear warning light on intermittantly

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,833 miles

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

brake pad wear warning light on intermittantly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,439 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,087 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 100,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 99,475 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 99,475 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 97,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,932 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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199 WJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 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 199 WJ, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 199 WJ registered?

199 WJ is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1984.

Is 199 WJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 WJ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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