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V936 WRP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV936 WRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 78,628 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear box oil pipes going rusty

Pass 13 May 2025 77,687 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,825 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gear box oil cooler pipes going rusty

under shields fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 75,361 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover and under trays

Pass 13 May 2021 73,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,525 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2018 71,479 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,505 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,809 miles

slight play in front bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,993 miles

ns rear tyre on 2mm

play in front bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,240 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,618 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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V936 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V936 WRP, 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 V936 WRP registered?

V936 WRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V936 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V936 WRP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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