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V521 MMA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,606 mi
Last recorded62,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 MMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 62,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 61,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 58,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,860 miles

Centre stop light inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,659 miles

slight free play in steering coupling

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,659 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,296 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,273 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres have suface cracks

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,046 miles

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)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 38,081 miles

Nearside 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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V521 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V521 MMA, 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 V521 MMA registered?

V521 MMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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