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S64 EGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

249,597 mi
Last recorded249,597 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 EGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 249,597 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 249,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front shock absorber lower fixings are very corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2024 248,857 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Left hand ball joint boot has split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg has corroded within 30cm of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust mounting point has corroded and detached at gearbox

Front shock absorber lower fixings are very corroded

Ns front fog lamp is not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes are corroded

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 244,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 242,684 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 234,050 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 229,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight surface corrosion across various suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 225,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear of car marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2017 223,728 miles

front tyres worn/bald inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2017 223,728 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn/bald inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 222,358 miles

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

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil on under trays

outer skin of exhaust coming off

Fail 13 Sep 2016 222,202 miles

Centre Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhort rusty

o s f tyre worn on far inside and outside edges

oil on under covers

Pass 5 Nov 2015 217,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre silencer box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2014 212,346 miles

Oil leak

coolant leak from engine area.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 205,887 miles

Centre ehaust silencer box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 205,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Centre ehaust silencer box deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 200,402 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust in poor condition

tread lifting on offside front tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 200,402 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust in poor condition

tread lifting on offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 191,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 186,321 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 186,321 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 173,675 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from engine core plug

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2009 173,675 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from engine core plug

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2008 156,611 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 156,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 138,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 125,492 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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S64 EGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S64 EGT, 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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S64 EGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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