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ACR 68M

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,928 mi
Last recorded78,928 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACR 68M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,351 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 72,949 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 70,450 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 69,484 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,032 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,284 miles

Centre box rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 57,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,609 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,659 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,262 miles

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

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

offside handbrake low reading to nearside

slight movement in nearside front wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2007 49,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,896 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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ACR 68M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ACR 68M, 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 ACR 68M registered?

ACR 68M is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 1999.

Is ACR 68M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACR 68M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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