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274 ACS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration274 ACS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components have been under sealed

Fail 29 May 2026 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components have been under sealed

Pass 29 May 2025 62,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 62,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 59,217 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 59,217 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,069 miles

Both outer sill covered in plastic All suspensions components covered in under Shutz

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 59,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both osf nsf ants roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rubber top munting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill covered in plastic All suspensions components covered in under Shutz

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,531 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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274 ACS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 274 ACS, 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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274 ACS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 274 ACS safe to buy?

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