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AXI 820

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 820
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,421 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 88,076 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,947 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 87,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 86,904 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,768 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 86,504 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,391 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 85,390 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 77,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,294 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,294 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 68,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 68,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear number/plate discoloured

under trays

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,114 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn

digs in nearside front outer wall

rear number plate discolouring

strongly adise a.b.s/light flicked on

under trays

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,851 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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AXI 820 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AXI 820, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXI 820 registered?

AXI 820 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is AXI 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXI 820 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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