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MSK 758

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,278 mi
Last recorded84,278 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 758
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,278 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak [not excessive]

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,537 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,953 miles

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

front+rear brake discs slightly pitted(been stood)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 71,953 miles

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

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

front+rear brake discs slightly pitted(been stood)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 70,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,171 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 66,171 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,465 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn slightly

slight judder on front brakes

slight stonechip in centre of windscreen

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,102 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT ON OUTER EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LIMIT IN PLACES ON OUTER EDGE OF THE TREAD

front no plate slightly insecure

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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MSK 758 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 MSK 758, 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 MSK 758 registered?

MSK 758 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is MSK 758 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSK 758 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.

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