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S4 WHU

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,118 mi
Last recorded73,118 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,118 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,913 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,130 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,189 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

rear brake imbalanced

Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,604 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 29,103 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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S4 WHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S4 WHU, 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 S4 WHU registered?

S4 WHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is S4 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 WHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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