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N111 CBC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 CBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,493 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 102,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 99,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 99,486 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 97,964 miles

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

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

Rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,685 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,317 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust centre box outer cover rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,034 miles

Centre exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Front wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,852 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,852 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,938 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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N111 CBC 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 87.5%.

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 N111 CBC, 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 N111 CBC registered?

N111 CBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is N111 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 CBC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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