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S87 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 57,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,494 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,438 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 57,380 miles

All Tyres starting to age (slight cracks and perishing)

Pass 21 Aug 2019 57,219 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,772 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2017 56,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,939 miles

Exhaust system corroded - All secure

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,552 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,167 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,968 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,864 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,784 miles

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,833 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,816 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,891 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 44,272 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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S87 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S87 BDP, 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 S87 BDP registered?

S87 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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