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229 MBF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,263 mi
Last recorded105,263 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration229 MBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 105,263 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2025 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 102,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface rust on all brake discs

surface rust rear subframe

Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface rust on all brake discs

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,560 miles

Bonnet Catch / Release Mechanism requires Attention?

Front Brake Pads Approx: 75% Worn

Slight Corrosion to NSF Metal Brake Pipe

Slight play from OSF Suspension Arm Bottom Ball Joint?

Pass 5 Sep 2016 99,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,678 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 92,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,157 miles

High level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,869 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,187 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 51,349 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,917 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,917 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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229 MBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 229 MBF, 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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229 MBF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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