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ADE 44J

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,964 mi
Last recorded67,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADE 44J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,519 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,519 miles

All four tyres perishing in tread grooves

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perishing in tread grooves

Fuel pipe badly perished

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,469 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,439 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 66,106 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,538 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,001 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 11,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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ADE 44J is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ADE 44J, 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 ADE 44J?

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What year was ADE 44J registered?

ADE 44J is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is ADE 44J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADE 44J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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