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BNZ 5000

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,108 mi
Last recorded90,108 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5000
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,108 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 89,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 89,498 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 88,959 miles

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

exhaust center box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 84,739 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front indicator pale

Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,787 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,787 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2015 79,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play and noise from water pump bearings

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Play and noise from water pump bearings

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,180 miles

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

both rear tyre bit low on edges ,n/s rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,323 miles

tyres bit low on edges especially o/s rear

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,735 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,735 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 36,021 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 36,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BNZ 5000 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BNZ 5000, 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

How do I check the history of BNZ 5000?

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What year was BNZ 5000 registered?

BNZ 5000 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is BNZ 5000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5000 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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