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T113 ELN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,358 mi
Last recorded215,358 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT113 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 215,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 215,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 215,317 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 214,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 214,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front exhaust clamp missing

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

Offside Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 213,066 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 210,882 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 210,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 210,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 11 Apr 2019 210,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 29 Mar 2018 210,034 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 208,512 miles

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2017 208,512 miles

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2016 205,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 201,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 198,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 194,545 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 191,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Feb 2011 186,169 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 186,169 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 181,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 181,977 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 168,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 168,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 142,483 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 142,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 86,157 miles

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

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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T113 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T113 ELN, 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 T113 ELN registered?

T113 ELN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T113 ELN safe to buy?

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