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SAT 16H

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,772 mi
Last recorded65,772 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAT 16H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 65,772 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 65,760 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,743 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 65,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing of letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 64,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,513 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 64,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,291 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,400 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,596 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 49,595 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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SAT 16H is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SAT 16H, 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

How do I check the history of SAT 16H?

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What year was SAT 16H registered?

SAT 16H is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is SAT 16H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAT 16H shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAT 16H have outstanding finance?

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