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V500 SLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 91,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 89,608 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,136 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,231 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,503 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 77,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked in yellow crayon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,403 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,382 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,807 miles

Central Front Oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Front disc lightly warpped

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,807 miles

Central Front Oil leak from engine

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front disc lightly warpped

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,513 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,902 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,609 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,905 miles

Offside 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 21 Nov 2012 65,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,925 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,561 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,555 miles

Offside Rear 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 SLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SLR, 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 SLR registered?

V500 SLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V500 SLR safe to buy?

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