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V731 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,931 mi
Last recorded58,931 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 58,931 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,043 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 57,639 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,696 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,983 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 55,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,643 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,597 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,927 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,797 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

slight play at front wheel bearing bearings

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight wear in nearside 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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V731 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V731 ELH, 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 V731 ELH registered?

V731 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V731 ELH safe to buy?

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