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T114 RMC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,073 mi
Last recorded95,073 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT114 RMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake operation lagging. Large free play (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 25 May 2023 89,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small holes in cat and centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 88,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,249 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into hose (1.1.11 (c))

all underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 87,241 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into hose (1.1.11 (c))

all underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 84,624 miles

Some components under body corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2020 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Some components under body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,137 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 82,137 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,775 miles

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Exhaust system corroding, slight leak at centre l/h silencer.

Fail 30 May 2017 80,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.48%. (7.3.D.3)

Engine cover obstructing components view.

Exhaust system corroding, slight leak at centre l/h silencer.

Pass 31 May 2016 79,244 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Rear sub frame, and chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 31 May 2016 79,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Nearside front bumper mount insecure. (4.1.D.2)

Centre silencer corroded.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Rear sub frame, and chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,702 miles

Centre exhaust silencer is corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 76,377 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 76,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,952 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 73,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,984 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 70,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,711 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,711 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 15,615 miles

Nearside Front 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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T114 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T114 RMC, 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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T114 RMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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