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2097 EL

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,425 mi
Last recorded32,425 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2097 EL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe cracking along outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,407 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,326 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 32,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,293 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass insecure ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,221 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,190 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,656 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre tread . Tread getting low

offside front and rear tyre side walls damaged

offside front indicator lens cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,640 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,295 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,279 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 25,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,509 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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2097 EL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 2097 EL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2097 EL?

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What year was 2097 EL registered?

2097 EL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is 2097 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2097 EL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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