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S14 ERC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,958 mi
Last recorded30,958 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,827 miles

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

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

Fail 28 Mar 2011 30,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,782 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 30,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 13,113 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

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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S14 ERC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S14 ERC, 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 S14 ERC registered?

S14 ERC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is S14 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 ERC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S14 ERC have outstanding finance?

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