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B8 AAS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,410 mi
Last recorded53,410 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 AAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 53,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 52,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 51,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s rear shocks are deteriorating (5.3.2 (b))

front and back suspension is quite rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,510 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 50,508 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 48,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction bas light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,763 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded off flexihose

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight cracks on inner sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light does not work

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,999 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,999 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mid section exhaust box to rear pipe s/deterioration /corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,579 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 31,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,660 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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B8 AAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B8 AAS, 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 B8 AAS registered?

B8 AAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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