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V960 LGP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV960 LGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,666 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,993 miles

Head lights have beam deflectors fitted for test.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Head lights have beam deflectors fitted for test.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front head lights have beam deflectors fitted for test.

front number plate cracked.rear number plate starting to discolour.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 79,055 miles

front head light has beam deflectors fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,100 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)

abs light on when doing prelimary checks.not when doing the mot.

offside front aim has head light deflector on car driven in europe.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,566 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGE.

HEAD LIGHTS ARE SET FOR EUROPEAN DRINING AND HAVE DEFLECTORS FITTED.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,566 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE.

LIGHTS SET FOR EUROPEAN DRIVING. DEFLECTORS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,341 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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V960 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V960 LGP, 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 V960 LGP registered?

V960 LGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V960 LGP safe to buy?

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