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R15 HOF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,146 mi
Last recorded72,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 HOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,146 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,083 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 71,082 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front both sides of vehicle, shock absorber casings corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 70,208 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides of vehicle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,837 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 68,708 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 60,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,651 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 68,646 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,566 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,946 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,988 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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R15 HOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R15 HOF, 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 R15 HOF registered?

R15 HOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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