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D5 LBG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 LBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 129,430 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 127,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front suspension arms and components corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 127,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four corners of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front suspension arms and components corroded

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 126,637 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 126,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,065 miles

Front and rear subs frame and all suspensions complaints rusty!

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 126,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front and rear subs frame and all suspensions complaints rusty!

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,819 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 124,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 124,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 123,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 122,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,588 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 114,095 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 109,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,468 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 95,308 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 1 Jul 2010 88,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,271 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel high

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,663 miles

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

high level brake light works intermittently

Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,044 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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D5 LBG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D5 LBG, 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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D5 LBG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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