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T122 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,561 mi
Last recorded96,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,561 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2019 96,561 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak diff ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,269 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,454 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,497 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,986 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,927 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 40,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 40,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,498 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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T122 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T122 LBC, 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 T122 LBC registered?

T122 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T122 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T122 LBC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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