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S963 LRF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,184 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slighty corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 94,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded , osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,097 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,097 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s/r wheel or suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,908 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 58,855 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal tread limit

Pass 10 May 2006 48,974 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 48,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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S963 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S963 LRF, 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

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What year was S963 LRF registered?

S963 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S963 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S963 LRF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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