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S113 GVL

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,903 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate rotted off / missing

Offside Front brake back plate rotted away/ missing

Fail 6 Jul 2021 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective /rear hanger rotted exhaust and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake backplate rotted off / missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate rotted away/ missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,368 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at n/s steering idler (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 17 Dec 2018 104,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at n/s steering idler (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,804 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff has oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring examination of area

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 101,801 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear diff has oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring examination of area

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,704 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,312 miles

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

slight oil leaks

slight play n/s/f hub area

Fail 18 Jan 2012 92,312 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

slight oil leaks

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 14 Apr 2010 88,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 82,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,656 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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S113 GVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S113 GVL, 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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S113 GVL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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