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S240 OHG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,071 mi
Last recorded56,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 56,071 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 55,772 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides os/ns (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 55,557 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 55,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,497 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,375 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 55,294 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides need replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,230 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,335 miles

Front tyres perished both sides

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 55,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres perished both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,852 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre slight perishing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,569 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,316 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 53,125 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 52,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,955 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,184 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,681 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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S240 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S240 OHG, 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 S240 OHG registered?

S240 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S240 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 OHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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