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T260 EGU

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,994 mi
Last recorded92,994 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT260 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,994 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 92,972 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,973 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)

Exhaust corroded

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously waekened

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,813 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,723 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Boot floor repairs covered in underseal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear outer exhaust casing corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear body corroded under rear bumper, enough to see interior carpet

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded in places

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,385 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,824 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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T260 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T260 EGU, 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 T260 EGU registered?

T260 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T260 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T260 EGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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