1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · V656 DLM
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 86,252 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V656 DLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 86,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V656 DLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl (V656 DLM) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “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))”.
V656 DLM Mileage History
- 18/04/202484,537 mi
- 23/04/202584,846 mi+309 mi
- 25/04/202584,846 mi
- 09/07/202686,252 mi+1,406 mi
- 13/07/202686,252 mi
Average of roughly 768 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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