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V720 HPT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV720 HPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 73,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2021 73,457 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,864 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 70,771 miles

Both catalytic converters deteriorating slightly (rattling inside)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 70,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

Both catalytic converters deteriorating slightly (rattling inside)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both fronts (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 81,420 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 30 May 2012 78,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,897 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 63,942 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 63,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 57,381 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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V720 HPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V720 HPT, 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 V720 HPT registered?

V720 HPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V720 HPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V720 HPT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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