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D7 FFS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 FFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,060 miles

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

off side front tyre is cracking ing tred

off side rear tyer is starting to crack in tred

Fail 3 Feb 2026 85,045 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

off side front tyre is cracking ing tred

off side rear tyer is starting to crack in tred

Pass 4 Feb 2025 82,907 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 81,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,474 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,513 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,737 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 67,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 59,941 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 59,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,476 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 58,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,211 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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D7 FFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D7 FFS, 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.

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What year was D7 FFS registered?

D7 FFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is D7 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 FFS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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