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V813 LFV

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,371 mi
Last recorded55,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,371 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 54,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 54,419 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 54,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,216 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 54,205 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,415 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 51,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,914 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,909 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,319 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass - slightly insecure.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,760 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf indicator - cracked.

os mirror glass <slight movement>

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,942 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,764 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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V813 LFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V813 LFV, 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 V813 LFV registered?

V813 LFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V813 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V813 LFV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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