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B15 YCE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,250 mi
Last recorded56,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 YCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 56,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 56,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All others around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,494 miles

off side front lower ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 51,854 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,996 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,545 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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B15 YCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B15 YCE, 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 B15 YCE registered?

B15 YCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is B15 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 YCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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