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T270 CNH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 CNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded face on pad contact area - would appear from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of the block to gearbox area is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Screen washers are weak - close to failing mot standards

Pass 9 Jul 2025 71,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

washer jets poor.. just providing enough fluid at time of test

wiper smears screen

Pass 10 Jul 2024 71,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

service light on

Fail 21 Jun 2023 71,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 71,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,192 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,852 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 70,847 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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T270 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T270 CNH, 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 T270 CNH registered?

T270 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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