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S90 RHR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 RHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 120,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 114,899 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,438 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 108,335 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,335 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,994 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

Nearside Front suspension strut top rubber perishing

Offside Front suspension strut top rubber perishing

front suspension components corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,896 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,847 miles

Front light corrosion to suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 102,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 102,175 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Fail 12 Jun 2010 98,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 96,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 96,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 93,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 84,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 81,258 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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S90 RHR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S90 RHR, 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 S90 RHR registered?

S90 RHR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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