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T168 JFP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,940 mi
Last recorded46,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 JFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,709 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 44,010 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,310 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracking up

Fail 2 May 2018 43,310 miles

Offside Front tyre tread cracking up

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,589 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 41,534 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,686 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,300 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,487 miles

all 4 tyres starting to get worn.

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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T168 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T168 JFP, 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 T168 JFP registered?

T168 JFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T168 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T168 JFP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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