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S457 MBY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,740 mi
Last recorded89,740 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,740 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar to lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight is loose

Nearside Steering idler is worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar to lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to failure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,383 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,742 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,143 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,090 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2016 62,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,928 miles

rear diff leaking, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,445 miles

diff is leaking oil, wiper blade is torn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,687 miles

rear diff leaking oil, gearbox has slight oil leak, nearside front lower ball joint worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,467 miles

rear dif leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2010 48,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,021 miles

slight damp rear diff, slight play in both front wheel bearings, front brake imbalance

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,061 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,924 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,667 miles

Screen is chipped

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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S457 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S457 MBY, 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 S457 MBY registered?

S457 MBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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