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V860 DLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 82,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2026 82,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security osr underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,943 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,651 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 78,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 77,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,000 miles

Both main brake pipes just started to go rusty.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,559 miles

Both main brake pipes just started to go rusty.

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,072 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,726 miles

center exhaust box in poor condition (corroded)

very slight play in the inner steering joints from the steering box drop arm

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,886 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,521 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,196 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 40,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 35,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,489 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 29,730 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,821 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 13,071 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 12,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 12,801 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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V860 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 V860 DLC, 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 V860 DLC registered?

V860 DLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V860 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V860 DLC shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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