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V231 LAC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 LAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,552 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components in a rusty condition

exhaust box in a rusty condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension components in a rusty condition

exhaust box in a rusty condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,503 miles

all front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2016 94,757 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,024 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 86,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,804 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 81,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Sep 2011 80,138 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,832 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,898 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 52,216 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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V231 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V231 LAC, 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 V231 LAC registered?

V231 LAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V231 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 LAC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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