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RIL 411

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 411
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 113,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 113,421 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 112,965 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 110,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 107,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 104,385 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly

Pass 24 May 2017 103,762 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 100,016 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 May 2016 100,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 96,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,738 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,959 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 93,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,963 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,527 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2008 50,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 47,679 miles

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

cut in off side rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,093 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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RIL 411 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RIL 411, 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

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What year was RIL 411 registered?

RIL 411 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is RIL 411 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 411 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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