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C19 HRH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,130 mi
Last recorded48,130 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 48,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,575 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 46,573 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 46,532 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 46,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,489 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 44,802 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,353 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,070 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)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,892 miles

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

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

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

cut in n/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

cut in o/s front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight cracking o/s/rear and n/s/rear tyre side-walls

Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,181 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 27 Jun 2008 41,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,465 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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C19 HRH 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 95%.

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 C19 HRH, 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 C19 HRH registered?

C19 HRH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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