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S18 RBP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 RBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,410 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,364 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 66,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,886 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,915 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,518 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 61,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 52,548 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

REAR NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

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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S18 RBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S18 RBP, 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 S18 RBP registered?

S18 RBP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S18 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 RBP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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