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V4 SRH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,639 mi
Last recorded56,639 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 56,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 56,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 56,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,921 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 54,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 51,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 49,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,699 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,752 miles

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 20 Sep 2011 41,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,842 miles

both front tyrea wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,949 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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V4 SRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V4 SRH, 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 V4 SRH registered?

V4 SRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V4 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 SRH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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