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S534 MWN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,729 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 67,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 65,551 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 65,523 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 58,966 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,574 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,454 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs cable (1.9.2a)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 50,346 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,140 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,759 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,052 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,234 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 38,258 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,258 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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S534 MWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S534 MWN, 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 S534 MWN registered?

S534 MWN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S534 MWN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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