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61 PAM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,189 mi
Last recorded26,189 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 PAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,189 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Fail 8 Oct 2020 26,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 25,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 25,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 24,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

parts of front to rear brake pipes undercover

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bottoms of rear springs not visable

Pass 10 Apr 2009 20,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 20,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,968 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,393 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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61 PAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 61 PAM, 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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61 PAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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