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B5 REE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 REE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 118,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing device perishing/cracking.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 118,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

exhaust poor condition

fuel pipes poor condition

gearbox oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2024 118,443 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms heavily corroded *STRONG ADVISE* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake disc back plates poor condition

fuel pipes poor condition

gear box oil cooler pipe leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,059 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 118,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 115,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 113,456 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 23 Sep 2011 110,825 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,073 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 107,073 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 103,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 103,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,454 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,109 miles

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

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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B5 REE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B5 REE, 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 B5 REE registered?

B5 REE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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