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C5 GMA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,721 mi
Last recorded64,721 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 64,721 miles

Front indicators becoming pale.

Coil springs corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,767 miles

exhaust corroded

front lower ball joint boots deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread and sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

front lower ball joint rubbers deteriorated

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,455 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,098 miles

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2020 60,634 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,354 miles

Front areas of slight corrosion on the front suspension

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary and small split (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

floor stabiliser bar rubber mounting bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2018 58,998 miles

Central Exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Offside Front Tyre has small cut to side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,905 miles

Rear surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,332 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,908 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,611 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,459 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,359 miles

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

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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C5 GMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C5 GMA, 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 C5 GMA registered?

C5 GMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is C5 GMA safe to buy?

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