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T125 TEY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 82,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,422 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,413 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded at flexi hose fitting ADVISE clean and inspection / replacement, (1.1.11 (c))

pipes above rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,334 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s very low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded at flexi hose fitting ADVISE clean and inspection / replacement, (1.1.11 (c))

noise on vehicle when driven unable to locate during mot test, ADVISE test drive to determine

pipes above rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

Nearside Front Steering idler arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,677 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 80,504 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion (both)

Rear coil spring corroded (both) (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Diff seals suspect lose oil.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,821 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,190 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,278 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,270 miles

Oil leak from diff

Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,601 miles

Diff seals leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,754 miles

Slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,260 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,260 miles

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

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 18 Nov 2008 53,635 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake close to the end of its working travel.

steering damper suspect lossed oil ,low effect

Pass 6 Dec 2007 49,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper low resistance, suspect lossed oil.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 49,181 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

steering damper low resistance, suspect lossed oil.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 43,444 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 43,383 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,494 miles

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

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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T125 TEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T125 TEY, 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 T125 TEY registered?

T125 TEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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