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S161 SGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 74,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,899 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 67,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,920 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,218 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 59,329 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 59,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm towards inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 58,026 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,039 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,687 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,653 miles

eye level stoplamp not working.

Pass 10 May 2011 45,481 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,702 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 9 May 2008 29,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 22,443 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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S161 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S161 SGC, 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 S161 SGC registered?

S161 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S161 SGC safe to buy?

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