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V6 TPW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,382 mi
Last recorded50,382 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 TPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 50,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 50,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,348 miles

Front brake discs rusty lack of use

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 50,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,816 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,346 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 48,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 47,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 45,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly pan fitted

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

brake fluid level low

outer sills covered

Pass 14 May 2009 44,451 miles

front and rear discs worn slightly --advise check brake pads in approx 6000miles

Pass 15 May 2008 43,841 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 39,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front bottom ball joint slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

high level brake light not working but may not be connected

underside of vehicle coated in mud

Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front bottom ball joint slight play

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake pedal rubber worn

high level brake light not working but may not be connected

underside of vehicle coated in mud

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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V6 TPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V6 TPW, 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 V6 TPW registered?

V6 TPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V6 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 TPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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