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YFZ 234

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 234
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 91,662 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished...

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished...

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,378 miles

All 4 Shock absorbers slightly corroded

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bushes splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 90,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 89,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated chaffed, structure not showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust internal rattle

Pass 15 May 2019 88,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight chafing structure not showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,723 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 85,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,815 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,267 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,644 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,930 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,804 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 1 Sep 2008 56,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,608 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,424 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 43,092 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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YFZ 234 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 95%.

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 YFZ 234, 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 YFZ 234 registered?

YFZ 234 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is YFZ 234 safe to buy?

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