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S5 WTL

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

82,119 mi
Last recorded82,119 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 82,119 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,456 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox & rear diff have slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,025 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,418 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,233 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 45,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,301 miles

footbrake bit spongy

Fail 7 Sep 2007 29,256 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

footbrake spongy \ just passed

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,210 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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S5 WTL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S5 WTL, 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

How do I check the history of S5 WTL?

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What year was S5 WTL registered?

S5 WTL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S5 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 WTL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S5 WTL have outstanding finance?

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