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R596 YTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,475 mi
Last recorded65,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 YTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,475 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

No kick up - deflectors fitted to LHD headlamps

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,668 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 57,668 miles

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

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

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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R596 YTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R596 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R596 YTF?

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What year was R596 YTF registered?

R596 YTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R596 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 YTF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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