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V999 SEA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,164 mi
Last recorded102,164 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV999 SEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,164 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,431 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 94,431 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,238 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,452 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,757 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

catalytic converter baffles broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,862 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,381 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,838 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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V999 SEA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V999 SEA, 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

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What year was V999 SEA registered?

V999 SEA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V999 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V999 SEA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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