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S201 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 88,611 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 88,611 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ....and o/s/front..... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ......and o/s/rear.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,373 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,349 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,569 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,834 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak around differential

Fail 15 Dec 2017 61,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak around differential

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from diff and engine rear oil seal

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 52,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side FRONT FLASHER LAMP TAPED UP OK TIME OFF TEST

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,965 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 40,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,418 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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S201 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 S201 EMV, 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 S201 EMV registered?

S201 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S201 EMV safe to buy?

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