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S730 LEP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,409 mi
Last recorded36,409 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 LEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 36,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 28,262 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber in colour, vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber in colour, vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 28,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with headlamps, vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.4.3 (b))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber in colour, vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour amber in colour, vehicle appears to be north American specification (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective under inflated

Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 22,480 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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S730 LEP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S730 LEP, 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 S730 LEP?

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What year was S730 LEP registered?

S730 LEP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S730 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 LEP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S730 LEP have outstanding finance?

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