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B15 ACT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 ACT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,930 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,362 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 65,995 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt relay arm. (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens cracked slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before the brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,847 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak(diff)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,307 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

oil leak(diff)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,337 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,034 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,265 miles

front number plate broken on top corner

Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,579 miles

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

front number plate is broken at one of its fixings.

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in the centre of its tread.

nearside headlight has a small,spider shaped,crack in the lens.

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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B15 ACT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B15 ACT, 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 B15 ACT registered?

B15 ACT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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