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R14 NVS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 NVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 118,603 miles

bulb failure warning comes on,yet all lights working ok

centre exhaust box corroded

general under body corrosion

rear subframe rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,463 miles

Nearside Front indicator lamp has water in it

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

Rear subframe corroded

bulb failure lamp on in cluster, but all lights work ok

centre exhaust box corroded

general under body corrosion

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,731 miles

Bulb failure light on dash but all lights working ok

Exhaust center box rusty

Fuel pipe rusty at rear

General corrosion underbody

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,768 miles

Exhaust center box rusty

General corrosion under car

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Underside of boot floor corroded and holed

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel lines slight corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 114,766 miles

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

Exhaust center box rusty

General corrosion under car

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Underside of boot floor corroded and holed

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel lines slight corrosion (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,398 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Floor boot well corroded and holed

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,064 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 113,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 113,054 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 113,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly perished

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,904 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Jun 2017 109,899 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,002 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 97,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 90,431 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 81,736 miles

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

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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R14 NVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 R14 NVS, 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 R14 NVS registered?

R14 NVS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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