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A15 THM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 THM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 121,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever nearing end of travel, adjustment or repair may be required.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,245 miles

Offside Front Fog light inop

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings - minor play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake pad piston backing shim detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,148 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 109,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,426 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2015 105,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A15 THM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A15 THM, 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 A15 THM registered?

A15 THM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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