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V715 HEC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,213 mi
Last recorded117,213 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 117,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 116,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 110,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 109,614 miles

2 x side repeaters discoloured

brake hoses hoses + pipes deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s seal damaged

oil leak

windscreen chip

Pass 15 Sep 2020 108,973 miles

2 x repeaters discoloured

brake hoses and pipes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

n/s seal damaged

oil leak

windscreen- stonechip

Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,314 miles

2 x repeaters slightly discoloured

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake hoses and pipes deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s/ door seal damaged

oil leak

rear view damaged

windscreen stonechip

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 98,996 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,996 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 77,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 73,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 68,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,759 miles

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

o/s/r hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,965 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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V715 HEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V715 HEC, 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

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What year was V715 HEC registered?

V715 HEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V715 HEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V715 HEC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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