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L222 LDP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 LDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 128,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 125,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 125,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 121,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,574 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 112,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 107,488 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 105,745 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 103,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,807 miles

corrosion to exhaust

wear to front tyres on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2014 96,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 94,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

chip to screen zone 'a'

Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,379 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,909 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,625 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin peeling but not blowing

offside cat has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 12 Feb 2008 68,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,370 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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L222 LDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L222 LDP, 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 L222 LDP registered?

L222 LDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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