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S982 FAA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 FAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter starting to perish

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 26 Feb 2019 69,995 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,704 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 66,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 58,504 miles

f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,148 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 56,148 miles

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

offside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage and is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,262 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 43,389 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,632 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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S982 FAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S982 FAA, 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 S982 FAA registered?

S982 FAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S982 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S982 FAA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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