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J700 SBR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,306 mi
Last recorded47,306 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 46,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 45,942 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2022 45,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 45,322 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,780 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 44,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 43,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2014 43,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2013 41,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,500 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,793 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,356 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 30,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,475 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 17,097 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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J700 SBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J700 SBR, 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 J700 SBR registered?

J700 SBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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