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S500 PGM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 PGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,929 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered in under seal, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,912 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 83,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 82,888 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,075 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,049 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,049 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 76,467 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 74,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,640 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 72,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 71,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,271 miles

drivers mirror glass det

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,271 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

drivers mirror glass det

rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,356 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,181 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 58,879 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 56,994 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake pad getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 53,258 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,733 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,953 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tyre tread

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,741 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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S500 PGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S500 PGM, 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 S500 PGM registered?

S500 PGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S500 PGM safe to buy?

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