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V589 ELH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,550 mi
Last recorded66,550 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 66,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 66,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 66,178 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 64,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,253 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 65,120 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 63,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 62,679 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,037 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 61,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,255 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 53,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 52,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,170 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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V589 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V589 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.

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What year was V589 ELH registered?

V589 ELH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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