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T1 FGE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 FGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,164 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,266 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,289 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,669 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,424 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 70,260 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2011 69,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 66,153 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wing mirrors insecure

front wiper poor

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,882 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front fog lights damaged

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front fog lights damaged

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,019 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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T1 FGE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T1 FGE, 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 T1 FGE registered?

T1 FGE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T1 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 FGE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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