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V580 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,584 mi
Last recorded69,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,584 miles

general light underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2025 69,498 miles

general light underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 69,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 69,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 69,301 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 68,843 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrosion on them

Both front top shock mountings are cracking

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,633 miles

sill covers fitted / slight rear diff leak / slight corrosion on discs / slight corrosion on suspension units

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,911 miles

engine x under covers x sill fitted / slight corrosion on suspension units / slight weap on rear diff

Pass 23 Nov 2017 6,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,005 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 61,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 53,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,347 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 38,474 miles

center brake light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,394 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,464 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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V580 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V580 ELH, 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 V580 ELH?

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What year was V580 ELH registered?

V580 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V580 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V580 ELH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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