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BRA 6Y

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,093 mi
Last recorded43,093 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRA 6Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,509 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,137 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,899 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,806 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 24 Apr 2014 35,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,298 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 32,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering box leaking.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,819 miles

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

steering box leaking.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,860 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,377 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 29,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,861 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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BRA 6Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRA 6Y, 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

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What year was BRA 6Y registered?

BRA 6Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is BRA 6Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRA 6Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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