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C18 APG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,768 miles

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

Oil leaking from rear axle.

Wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,458 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,523 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear part of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear diff leaking oil

underside of front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,534 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

high level brake light not working

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,062 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2008 69,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,202 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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C18 APG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C18 APG, 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 C18 APG registered?

C18 APG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is C18 APG safe to buy?

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