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M88 VRK

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,935 mi
Last recorded94,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 94,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2026 94,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2025 94,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 93,167 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,527 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 90,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,877 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,579 miles

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

Nearside Front bonnet has 2 catches n/s is not locking properly

Nearside Front slight play n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,873 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2017 73,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre BADLY worn on edges and close to the wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 69,342 miles

Both rear tyres worn on their inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,679 miles

Oil leak

the front wiper blade is smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,658 miles

Oil leak

the centre exhaust box is corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 53,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

the centre exhaust box is corroded

the n/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,420 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,990 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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M88 VRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M88 VRK, 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 M88 VRK registered?

M88 VRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M88 VRK safe to buy?

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