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SIA 237

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,131 mi
Last recorded54,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 237
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

auto gearbox cooler pipes wet with oil

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

auto gearbox cooler pipes wet with oil

Pass 16 May 2012 47,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 44,314 miles

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

WASHERS COULD BE BETTER

Fail 13 May 2011 44,314 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SHOCKER MOUNTINGS PERISHED.

Pass 19 May 2010 38,153 miles

Nearside front steering idler arm bush has slight play.

Fail 19 May 2010 38,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front steering idler arm bush has slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2006 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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SIA 237 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This 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 SIA 237, 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 SIA 237 registered?

SIA 237 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is SIA 237 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIA 237 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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