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S549 WAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,598 mi
Last recorded28,598 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 WAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 28,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 27,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 26,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,431 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 23,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 22,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 20,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 20,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,769 miles

Wiper blade rubber starting to split but clears windscreen effectively

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,270 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 17,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,636 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,577 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,141 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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S549 WAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S549 WAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S549 WAT registered?

S549 WAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S549 WAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S549 WAT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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