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V500 RGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 RGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 94,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 94,279 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,536 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 93,088 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,516 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,452 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm edges

rear brake flexi pipes perished

rear tyres perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,259 miles

front tyres perished and near limit outer edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Jan 2016 82,259 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front tyres perished and near limit outer edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,699 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

rear brake flexi pipes perished

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,363 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs scored

slight play steering

Fail 13 Jan 2011 60,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,154 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,197 miles

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,473 miles

front tyres 3mm edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 45,218 miles

front pads and discs worn to limit

rear brakes low and noise

Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,316 miles

front pads and discs worn too limit(o/s worst)

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn too legal limit

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,006 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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V500 RGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,999cc 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 V500 RGN, 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 V500 RGN?

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What year was V500 RGN registered?

V500 RGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V500 RGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 RGN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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