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1 LTU

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Bronze Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,397 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 74,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 73,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,606 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 71,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,780 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,780 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 42,907 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,387 miles

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

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

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

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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1 LTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Bronze with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 1 LTU, 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 1 LTU registered?

1 LTU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is 1 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 LTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 LTU have outstanding finance?

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