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V53 GSB

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 104,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear shocks corroded

Front and rear suspensions corroded

Fuel cap cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box ball joint slightly split

Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear shocks corroded

Front and rear suspensions corroded

Fuel cap cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box ball joint slightly split

Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,957 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight wear in nearside inner drag link end

Fail 19 Apr 2022 103,957 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from rear diff

slight wear in nearside inner drag link end

Pass 28 Apr 2021 103,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 103,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,278 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs surface rusted

fuel pipes rusted

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

track rod end dust covers slightly deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 103,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension component missing front traction control linkage arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes rusted

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,247 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 103,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Both rear brake calipers binding. (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe unsupported across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 102,886 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,573 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 101,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 101,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 96,892 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 96,589 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 96,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,897 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 85,502 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 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V53 GSB, 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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V53 GSB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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