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T197 TSG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,818 mi
Last recorded86,818 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 TSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,290 miles

Center exhaust mounts broken.

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Center exhaust mounts broken.

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 83,866 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,241 miles

Centre rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,833 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,417 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,411 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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T197 TSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T197 TSG, 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 T197 TSG registered?

T197 TSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T197 TSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T197 TSG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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