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S387 UPW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS387 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,672 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,248 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage in area of steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe / road springs / shock absorber cases / all rear suspension arm's corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,112 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms / springs / subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage idler has play in bush's causing free play at near side wheel - not excessive

Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,387 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,795 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,843 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,212 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 69,404 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,537 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 51,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 43,780 miles

HAD TO TURN HEADS OFF AND ON TO GET O.S. LOW BEAM WORKING

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,780 miles

HAD TO TURN HEADS OFF AND ON TO GET O.S. LOW BEAM WORKING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,742 miles

both front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

Fail 6 Feb 2010 40,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn uneven suggest tracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,248 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,592 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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S387 UPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S387 UPW, 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 S387 UPW registered?

S387 UPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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