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S1 REN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,845 mi
Last recorded24,845 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 REN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 24,845 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 24,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 24,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 24,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 24,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 23,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust down pipe heat shields going rust

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

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

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

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

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2018 23,030 miles

Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess shock absorber fluid pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shields corroded

Rear tyres cracked and perished

aux belt badly frayed

Pass 29 Aug 2017 21,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,912 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

Both rear valves cracking

Suspension warning light on dash

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has severe oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 19,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,248 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 19,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,860 miles

all tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 15,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 14,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,462 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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S1 REN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S1 REN, 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 S1 REN registered?

S1 REN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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