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V144 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,282 mi
Last recorded56,282 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,790 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 55,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 54,611 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,354 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 53,881 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,294 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,901 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 52,614 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 52,486 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,824 miles

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

ns wing mirror missing

Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,699 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 41,847 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 12,082 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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V144 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V144 HVW, 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 V144 HVW?

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What year was V144 HVW registered?

V144 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V144 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V144 HVW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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