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V7 LAD

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

32,729 mi
Last recorded32,729 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 LAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 32,729 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,111 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 31,440 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 30,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 30,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,666 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 29,206 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,666 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,464 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,281 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 12,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 10,642 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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V7 LAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V7 LAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V7 LAD?

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What year was V7 LAD registered?

V7 LAD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V7 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 LAD shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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