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S826 RUH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,175 mi
Last recorded51,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 51,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 50,401 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 47,585 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 46,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 45,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 44,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,608 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,123 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,727 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,190 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 36,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 33,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,568 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,747 miles

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

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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S826 RUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 S826 RUH, 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 S826 RUH?

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What year was S826 RUH registered?

S826 RUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S826 RUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 RUH 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.

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