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SSS 999

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,619 mi
Last recorded67,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSS 999
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 67,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 64,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,758 miles

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 54,760 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 54,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BAS AND ASR LIGHTS ON AT DASH.

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

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

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

SMALL CRACK AT R/H HEADLAMP GLASS.

SMALL CRACK AT R/H/R TAIL LIGHT LENS.

SMALL CUTS AT L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL.

SOME CHIPS AT WINDSCREN.

SURFACE CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 51,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,305 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

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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SSS 999 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 SSS 999, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSS 999 registered?

SSS 999 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is SSS 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSS 999 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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