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V335 DRA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 DRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 75,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,488 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,169 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 67,161 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2017 65,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,459 miles

outer cover on exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,030 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 60,029 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 57,237 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

crack in offside front indicator

fuel cap seal perished

outer skin of centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

crack in offside front indicator

fuel cap seal perished

outer skin of centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,603 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

EXCESS TRAVEL FOOT BRAKE

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,747 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

small cut o/s/f tyre outer wall no cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 39,409 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 39,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,497 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,444 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

oil leek axel

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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V335 DRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V335 DRA, 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 V335 DRA registered?

V335 DRA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V335 DRA safe to buy?

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