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P23 CUS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 CUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,446 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 95,154 miles

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,982 miles

Central Rear silencer in front of axle line outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective weak (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust in body clamps

Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,099 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,886 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 89,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 87,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,779 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,302 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,054 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,204 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,530 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall not exposing cord

Fail 12 Aug 2008 58,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall not exposing cord

Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,120 miles

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,392 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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P23 CUS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P23 CUS, 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 P23 CUS registered?

P23 CUS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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