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S185 OBW 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL

  • Black
  • Petrol
  • 3,199 cc
  • 107,443 miles

MOT history

No issues

MOT valid until 21 July 2027.

  • 17Tests
  • 16Passed
  • 1Failed
  • 34Advisories
  1. 14 Jul 2026 Pass 107,443 mi 2 minor faults · 9 advisories

    Minor faults

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

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Corrososion to underbody components and subframes
    • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. 22 Jul 2025 Pass 107,115 mi 2 minor faults · 6 advisories

    Minor faults

    • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

    Advisories

    • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. 10 Jul 2024 Pass 106,693 mi 1 minor fault · 3 advisories

    Minor faults

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

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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  1. 14 Jul 2023 Pass 106,324 mi 1 minor fault · 2 advisories

    Minor faults

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

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. 24 Feb 2022 Pass 105,114 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  3. 13 Jan 2020 Pass 105,068 mi 2 advisories

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. 22 Mar 2018 Pass 104,484 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. 10 Sep 2016 Pass 103,724 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. 7 Aug 2015 Pass 102,787 mi 3 advisories

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  7. 9 Jun 2014 Pass 100,376 mi 3 advisories

    Advisories

    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • rear box crodded not to excess
  8. 29 May 2013 Pass 96,514 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. 7 Mar 2011 Pass 93,037 mi 2 advisories

    Advisories

    • 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)
  10. 10 Jun 2009 Pass 88,202 mi No advisories
  11. 10 Jun 2009 Fail 88,202 mi 1 repaired during the test

    Repaired during the test

    • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  12. 10 May 2008 Pass 84,300 mi No advisories
  13. 16 Apr 2007 Pass 79,699 mi No advisories
  14. 12 Mar 2006 Pass 73,039 mi No advisories

Mercedes-Benz SL MOT facts

83%first-time pass rate, 2025
81.5%Aged 11 years and over, like this one

10.7 points above the 72.3% average for all cars. From 20,859 Mercedes-Benz SL MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 21% of its MOT failures
Mercedes-Benz SL reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

No issues

Taxed until 1 Sep 2027.

Estimated road tax£375 a year

Engine size 3,199cc, registered before March 2001 · 2026/27 rates

ULEZ status

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Euro status
Not recorded
Fuel
Petrol
Year built
1999
First registered
February 1999

Vehicle details

Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sl
Colour
Black
Fuel
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First registered
February 1999
Latest V5C issued
22 Sep 2026

Outstanding finance

Full History Report

1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

Finance agreement
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Mileage history

107,443 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026
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Recorded mileage at 17 MOT tests, from 73,039 miles on 12 Mar 2006 to 107,443 miles on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

Full History Report

Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure S185 OBW isn’t one of them.

Currently recorded as stolen
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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Recall match unavailable

We couldn’t match this car’s model and production period to the DVSA recall data.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

Insurance write-off
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Insurer
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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for S185 OBW: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for S185 OBW, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used Mercedes-Benz?

Mercedes-Benz cars fail their MOT most often on suspension: 22% of their failures, against 20% for all cars. Tyres account for more of their failures than average, 19% against 13%. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in those areas and ask whether they were fixed.

Are used Mercedes-Benz cars reliable?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, Mercedes-Benz cars passed 77.1% of their initial MOT tests, 4.8 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 24th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 87% at 3 to 5 years old against 67.2% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every Mercedes-Benz model’s MOT record.

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