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8999 VR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8999 VR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,686 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear box leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded both sides.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms corroded both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub frames corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 85,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 85,010 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2021 84,646 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Surface corrosion on all under body components.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 83,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,399 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,950 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,946 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

rear of vehicle very rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,205 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 80,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

both centre exhaust brackets poor

Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline pass (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

both centre exhaust brackets poor

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,808 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,863 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,986 miles

both rear brake discs poor condition

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,024 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs rusty and poor

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,867 miles

Rear Discs Rusty

Fail 26 Nov 2009 73,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Discs Rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,909 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,609 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 56,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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8999 VR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 8999 VR, 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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8999 VR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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