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S762 BAX

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS762 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2024 82,927 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,924 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,665 miles

CONDENSATION IN N/S HEADLIGHT , FRONT BRAKE DISCS SURFACE RUST

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,885 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,171 miles

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

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

centre exhaust mounting cracked

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 52,038 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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S762 BAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S762 BAX, 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 S762 BAX registered?

S762 BAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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