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D1 USH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 USH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 64,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 64,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,777 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,510 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,060 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,790 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,183 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured close to side wall ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,463 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,341 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 59,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,569 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 58,569 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,234 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 56,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,031 miles

o/s/f top strut mounting starting to split

o/s/r tyre damage to wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,998 miles

o/s front top mount stating to split

o/s rear tyre has cut to wall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,479 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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D1 USH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 D1 USH, 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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D1 USH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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