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S987 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,652 mi
Last recorded58,652 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 58,652 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil leak from diff

Pass 22 Jan 2022 57,251 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

dif. oil leak.

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 55,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

moisture ingress into nearside front indicator

Pass 28 Dec 2019 54,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,244 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,153 miles

Front Upper near side / off side front upper strut rubber mounts signs of wear ...

Pass 10 Dec 2016 47,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 45,105 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 43,151 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 36,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,578 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,109 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,678 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 25,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,695 miles

centre stop light inop

Fail 14 Jan 2009 21,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light inop

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,892 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low

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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S987 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S987 OGC, 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 S987 OGC registered?

S987 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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