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T138 AGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,902 mi
Last recorded46,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 46,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 46,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 46,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,784 miles

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

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

both rear disc have surface rust /corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,254 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,681 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,205 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,071 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 38,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,074 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,736 miles

both rear tyres and n/s/f perished.

Pass 10 May 2010 27,146 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,709 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 24,708 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 18,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,646 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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T138 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T138 AGJ, 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 T138 AGJ registered?

T138 AGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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