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T126 SDV

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,637 mi
Last recorded64,637 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 64,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 64,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 63,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 61,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,237 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres approx 3mm tread

o/s front under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front under wheel arch brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,834 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,614 miles

corrosion on power steering pipes

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2011 51,761 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,915 miles

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

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

o/s/r flexi brake ferrule corroding

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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T126 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T126 SDV, 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 T126 SDV registered?

T126 SDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T126 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T126 SDV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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