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T240 SBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,753 mi
Last recorded47,753 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT240 SBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 45,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 44,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,514 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,211 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,748 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,272 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,594 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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T240 SBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T240 SBJ, 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 T240 SBJ registered?

T240 SBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is T240 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T240 SBJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T240 SBJ have outstanding finance?

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