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T236 BJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,463 mi
Last recorded60,463 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 60,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 58,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,301 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 56,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,401 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 55,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,905 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 54,905 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,919 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,271 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 30,271 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 30,264 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,086 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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T236 BJW 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 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T236 BJW, 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 T236 BJW registered?

T236 BJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T236 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 BJW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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