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S681 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 85,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 83,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,015 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

catalyst condition

front tyres treads slight cracking

offside front brake disc inner surface rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres treads slight cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2021 80,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,056 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking due to age.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 71,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 58,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 54,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,485 miles

rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,741 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 40,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 40,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,328 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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S681 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S681 LLJ, 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 S681 LLJ registered?

S681 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S681 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S681 LLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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