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S48 OCY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,887 mi
Last recorded131,887 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 OCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing rustey

Offside Front wing rustey

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 131,884 miles

Fuel pipe damaged from filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing rustey

Offside Front wing rustey

Offside Rear wheel arch rustey

Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2022 131,704 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 130,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

power steering pipes rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2019 130,741 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

power steering pipes rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

power steering pipes rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

power steering pipes rusted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 122,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight perishing n/s and o/s front tyre sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,784 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 29 Jun 2015 119,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,155 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 18 Jul 2013 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 116,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 7 Jul 2011 110,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 103,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,295 miles

high level brake light not working unable to see if conected

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 88,891 miles

high level brake light not working

slight dampness on steering damper

slight dampness to o/s/f shocker

slight play to n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings

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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S48 OCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S48 OCY, 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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S48 OCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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