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CVF 4

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVF 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 54,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,218 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 34,474 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre slight damge to sidewall

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 25,838 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 25,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,613 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 15,613 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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CVF 4 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CVF 4, 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 CVF 4 registered?

CVF 4 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is CVF 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVF 4 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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