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HES 504

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHES 504
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,761 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,678 miles

Rear rear brake pipes showing slight corrosion,

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,258 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel inner rim slight buckle

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

slight oil leak from rear crankshaft seal area

Pass 15 May 2018 81,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 81,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 75,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,628 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 52,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,529 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,984 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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HES 504 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HES 504, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HES 504 registered?

HES 504 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is HES 504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HES 504 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HES 504 have outstanding finance?

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