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V500 SLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,978 mi
Last recorded137,978 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,978 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension

Exhaust corroded on centre section but secure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear boot taped up corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2023 137,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded through causing leak (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 133,404 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 133,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,164 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 123,163 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,536 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 115,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Body component likely to become detached bonnet grill damaged and not secure with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST BOLTS CORRODED AT REAR SILENCER BUT EXHAUST SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively starting to split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,069 miles

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

Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,742 miles

Centre exhaust requires attention

Nearside Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately front to rear brake pipe poorly fitted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Centre steering arm ball joint rubber splitting (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,716 miles

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

both exhaust centre section mounting brackets broken off exhaust

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges of tread

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

high level stoplamp inoperative

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

both exhaust centre section mounting brackets broken off exhaust

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges of tread

both headlamp wipers not parking correctly

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

high level stoplamp inoperative

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,336 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,336 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,036 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,987 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,972 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 SLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V500 SLC, 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 V500 SLC registered?

V500 SLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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