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V12 ANG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,515 mi
Last recorded71,515 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 ANG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 71,515 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 71,515 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,341 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,697 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspension lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low reassure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 70,697 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Front suspension lower arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low reassure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 70,621 miles

Drive belt pully worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 70,621 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt pully worn

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,841 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,208 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,625 miles

N/S/F Tyre slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

O/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 66,625 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil level slightly low

N/S/F Tyre slightly deteriorated

N/S/R Tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

O/S/R Tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake reading low 18%

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,476 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box middle arm (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,476 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box middle arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,756 miles

Miner oil leak

N/S/R Tyre has miner cut on outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,167 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 60,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet o/s lock is faulty

engine oil leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,711 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,711 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 47,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,536 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,981 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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V12 ANG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V12 ANG, 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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V12 ANG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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