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V564 GAN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV564 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 134,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 134,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,985 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 133,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,745 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,620 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 130,620 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,544 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 119,544 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,194 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,718 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,769 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,956 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,420 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 68,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,468 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,795 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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V564 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V564 GAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V564 GAN?

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What year was V564 GAN registered?

V564 GAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V564 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V564 GAN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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