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T161 BPR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 BPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 77,869 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Rear Differential has a slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch inner seal is slightly loose

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,573 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 70,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,678 miles

both front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,404 miles

Near Side Door Mirror Insecure..

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,844 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,756 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 46,750 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front number plate slightly crack

n/s/f tyre cuts on side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,150 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,000 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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T161 BPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 T161 BPR, 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 T161 BPR registered?

T161 BPR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T161 BPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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