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50 MA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,219 mi
Last recorded38,219 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 MA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 38,066 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 37,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,169 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 37,169 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,632 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 33,630 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 32,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,514 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,983 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,939 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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50 MA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 50 MA, 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 50 MA registered?

50 MA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 50 MA safe to buy?

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