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1651 MF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,987 mi
Last recorded34,987 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1651 MF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 34,987 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 34,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,433 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,409 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 33,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,195 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 33,193 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,632 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,920 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 28,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,533 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 20,934 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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1651 MF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1651 MF, 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 1651 MF?

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What year was 1651 MF registered?

1651 MF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is 1651 MF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1651 MF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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