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V921 FSC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,968 mi
Last recorded40,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV921 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,968 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 40,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,024 miles

underside and components undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,265 miles

undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,224 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 34,090 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,182 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 32,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,342 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 25,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 25,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,027 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,887 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,884 miles

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)

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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V921 FSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V921 FSC, 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 V921 FSC registered?

V921 FSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V921 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V921 FSC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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