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V791 NGO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,123 mi
Last recorded67,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,123 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 62,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 55,454 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,364 miles

EML light ON

Front Registration plate crack

Nearside Front Indicator light unit insecure lence

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre are worn in shoulder and uneven wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlight just meet the minimum requirements

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlight washer intermittent working

Screen wash reservoir insecure

Oil leak Massive oil leak in the under tray, dangerous of fire, ()

Fail 30 May 2017 52,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle hanger are missing bolts and hanger itself (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

EML light ON

Front Registration plate crack

Nearside Front Indicator light unit insecure lence

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre are worn in shoulder and uneven wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlight just meet the minimum requirements

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Screen wash reservoir insecure

Oil leak Massive oil leak in the under tray, dangerous of fire, ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,242 miles

Front registration plate crack

Nearside Front Indicator unit damage

Nearside Front cut at outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear both light unit crack

Oil leak massive ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 49,043 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front reg plate cracked

Head lamp washer motor sticking on intermittently

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear seat belt clasp outer casing broken

Offside front tyre is cracking and wearing on the edges

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has various body damage

Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

EML light is illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear seat belt clasp outer casing broken

Offside front tyre is cracking and wearing on the edges

Offside wing mirror glass insecure

Offside wing mirror glass insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has miss-fire under load

Vehicle has various body damage

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,026 miles

EML light on

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

bonnet insulation insecure

engine oil very low

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

offside front tyre slight cut in outer side wall

oil leaks

Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,978 miles

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

EML light on

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

bonnet insulation insecure

engine oil very low

nearside front indicator lamp damaged

offside front tyre slight cut in outer side wall

oil leaks

Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,994 miles

engine management light on

oil leaks gearbox and engine , engine oil level low

Fail 31 Dec 2012 37,994 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

oil leaks gearbox and engine , engine oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine menagment warning light flashing

ns washer jet - partially blocked.

osf pasanger seat cannot be unlock from upright position

osr brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine menagment warning light flashing

ns washer jet - partially blocked.

osf pasanger seat cannot be unlock from upright position

osr brake disc rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,366 miles

nearside mirror faulty

Pass 16 May 2007 26,598 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 24,045 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 24,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked

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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V791 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V791 NGO, 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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V791 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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