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S120 WAM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 149,878 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 149,155 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 148,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 148,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various oil leaks(slight)

Pass 19 Aug 2021 143,898 miles

all brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate poor

slight engine oil leak onto exhaust manifold

various engine oil leaks/drips visible

Fail 19 Aug 2021 143,898 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all brake hoses starting to perish

front number plate poor

slight engine oil leak onto exhaust manifold

various engine oil leaks/drips visible

Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 139,553 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,995 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,670 miles

oil leaks

Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,361 miles

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

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

rear axle oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 121,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 119,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,435 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,877 miles

Oil leak

tyre pressures

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,504 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 79,954 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,472 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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S120 WAM 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 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S120 WAM, 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 S120 WAM registered?

S120 WAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S120 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 WAM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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