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LGB 100

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGB 100
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,021 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 135,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 133,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped & worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise to clean engine to identify (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front of vehicle , across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front of vehicle , across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped & worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 131,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.this will need replacing soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and or steering box and linkages

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 128,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 126,839 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 124,954 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 122,761 miles

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))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre low

Fail 21 May 2018 119,654 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2017 115,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 112,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 112,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 108,731 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 108,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 104,109 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 100,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 97,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,150 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,742 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 90,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2009 87,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,302 miles

o/s door check strap loose

oil leak

rear number plate light fading

Fail 13 May 2008 81,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s door check strap loose

oil leak

rear number plate light fading

Pass 21 May 2007

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 2 May 2006 67,235 miles

nail in tyre

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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LGB 100 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LGB 100, 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 LGB 100 registered?

LGB 100 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is LGB 100 safe to buy?

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