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S448 EKO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 54,782 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,724 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 49,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 46,479 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses slight cracking/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 46,478 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses slight cracking/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 39,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,472 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 37,087 miles

Front wishbones starting to corroded

Rear subframe starting to corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,396 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

high level brake light has been disconnected

secondary brake travels a long way but not to floor

Pass 15 May 2015 35,378 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre stop light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,331 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,918 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 33,911 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 33,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,540 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,867 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,071 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,290 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 23,422 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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S448 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S448 EKO, 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 S448 EKO registered?

S448 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is S448 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S448 EKO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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