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V358 HDU

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 HDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 156,571 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 147,447 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,426 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 130,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 120,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 120,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 98,810 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 78,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,683 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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V358 HDU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V358 HDU, 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 V358 HDU registered?

V358 HDU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is V358 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 HDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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