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V485 EPN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,586 mi
Last recorded149,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 149,586 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 144,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 139,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,031 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 135,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,894 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 109,088 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 104,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 100,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,021 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,245 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 61,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,551 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,757 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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V485 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This 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 V485 EPN, 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 V485 EPN registered?

V485 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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