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B6 MOX

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

119,059 mi
Last recorded119,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 116,930 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 113,326 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 109,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 105,857 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 105,857 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2020 100,287 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,491 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 88,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 84,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 81,092 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,038 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 79,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,121 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,120 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,514 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,973 miles

o/s/r/ tyre has a screw in it and it dos leak if removal is attempted

Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r/ tyre has a screw in it and it dos leak if removal is attempted

Pass 25 May 2007 39,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 27,455 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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B6 MOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 B6 MOX, 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 B6 MOX registered?

B6 MOX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is B6 MOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 MOX shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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