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V7 SKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,716 mi
Last recorded30,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 30,716 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs have a lip

Fail 29 Jul 2020 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs have a lip

front brake pads are worn

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,993 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly chipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,303 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 29,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 29,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,891 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,239 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 26,230 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 25,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 24,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,660 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 SKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V7 SKJ, 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 V7 SKJ registered?

V7 SKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V7 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 SKJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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