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V466 OBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,554 mi
Last recorded71,554 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 71,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 71,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,771 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 70,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,030 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,672 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 41,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,741 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,259 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,207 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,014 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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V466 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V466 OBA, 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

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What year was V466 OBA registered?

V466 OBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V466 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V466 OBA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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