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J777 OTH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 OTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 71,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 57,494 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,121 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,804 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall very badly perished

Offside Front outer sidewall perished and split

Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,596 miles

sidewalls of both front tyres are perished and badly cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,924 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 51,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 50,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,823 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,634 miles

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

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

park brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,732 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J777 OTH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J777 OTH, 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 J777 OTH registered?

J777 OTH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is J777 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 OTH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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