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9 JOY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,520 mi
Last recorded32,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 31,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 30,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,420 miles

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

Front suspension hydraulic pipes damp

Nearside Rear driveshaft oil seal minor weap

Pass 17 Nov 2020 30,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 28,879 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 28,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,551 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 24,555 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 23,710 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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9 JOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 9 JOY, 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

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What year was 9 JOY registered?

9 JOY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is 9 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 JOY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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