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B16 EVS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,131 mi
Last recorded63,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 EVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 62,953 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 62,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 62,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,664 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 60,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,416 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,950 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,950 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,492 miles

slight play in n/s front idle arm bushes

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 46,721 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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B16 EVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B16 EVS, 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 B16 EVS registered?

B16 EVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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