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S33 NGF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,689 mi
Last recorded163,689 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 163,689 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 10 Oct 2025 162,672 miles

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2024 161,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,360 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 160,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 159,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn & cut to inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 157,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 155,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2017 153,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 153,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 152,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/r/tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2015 147,116 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate damaged

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 141,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nail in nearside front tyre tread and outer edge worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,965 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,346 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,827 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 119,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

damage to front num plate

front brake discs worn

oil leak from rear differential

slight play in nsf wheel brg

Pass 27 Mar 2010 115,969 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 113,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 110,356 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 104,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Apr 2007 104,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Apr 2006 100,364 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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S33 NGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S33 NGF, 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 S33 NGF registered?

S33 NGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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