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J99 SRD

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,456 mi
Last recorded78,456 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (trunion bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 75,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trunion bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,186 miles

n/s/r lower trunion bush has slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,430 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play n/s rear lower trunion

Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play n/s rear lower trunion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,648 miles

n/s/r lower trunion bush worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 70,782 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 70,741 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

slight leak n/s front shockabsorber

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,389 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2009 85,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2009 69,996 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,328 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2007 69,001 miles

Both near side and offside are worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,911 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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J99 SRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 J99 SRD, 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 30 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 J99 SRD?

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What year was J99 SRD registered?

J99 SRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is J99 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 SRD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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