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V53 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 48,560 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall rim protector torn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 48,171 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily damaged on inner sidewall

Steering box damp with fluid

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,982 miles

Nearside Front shock dust cover damaged

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 47,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock dust cover damaged

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,598 miles

Both front shock top mounts perished.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wiper smeary.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,344 miles

Both front suspension top mount rubber bushes perished/splitting.

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has a cut.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall split and wearing inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall has a cut.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (265/35ZR18) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords.(235/40R18)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper smeary

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,845 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,317 miles

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

both front wipers smeary

slight cut in off side front tyre side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,748 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 37,638 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,665 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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V53 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V53 FNS, 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 V53 FNS registered?

V53 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V53 FNS safe to buy?

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