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S130 XVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 XVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 140,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 137,738 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 137,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 135,943 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 135,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 134,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 132,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 130,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both of them slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 129,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,752 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 120,955 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,387 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,412 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 84,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,388 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,011 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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S130 XVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S130 XVW, 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 S130 XVW registered?

S130 XVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S130 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 XVW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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