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C14 RFC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,370 mi
Last recorded124,370 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear brake discs corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,142 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2022 120,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,491 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms / upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2020 117,740 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

light corrosion to most suspension arms front and rear

secondary exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres inner edges worn and nearly down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,239 miles

Exhaust rear box outer layer corroded

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,901 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 108,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 102,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 101,352 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,349 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 94,323 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 77,062 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 71,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 61,013 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 61,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C14 RFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C14 RFC, 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 C14 RFC registered?

C14 RFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is C14 RFC safe to buy?

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