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84 BOM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,685 mi
Last recorded177,685 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration84 BOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 177,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 177,684 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 177,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,660 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 176,867 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 175,562 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 174,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 174,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 173,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 164,574 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 152,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 145,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 136,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 127,020 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 127,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 115,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 107,512 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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84 BOM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 84 BOM, 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 84 BOM registered?

84 BOM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 84 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 84 BOM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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