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S420 OGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,685 mi
Last recorded16,685 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 16,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 16,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 16,648 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,640 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,626 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 16,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 16,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 16,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 16,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 16,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,122 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,169 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2010 12,481 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2010 12,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 11,156 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 10,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 10,042 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 6,619 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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S420 OGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S420 OGT, 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 S420 OGT registered?

S420 OGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S420 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 OGT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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