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V89 NGO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,000 mi
Last recorded51,000 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 51,000 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 50,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 46,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 42,696 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 41,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 40,193 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,126 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,039 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust top skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 33,369 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,417 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,044 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,472 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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V89 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V89 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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What year was V89 NGO registered?

V89 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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