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T281 CLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 82,223 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre's cracked and worn smooth on inner edge

centre stop lamp worked with a tap

front wiper poor

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,841 miles

rear tyres slighty worn uneven

vehicle just passed a b,e,t emissions test

Pass 13 May 2009 73,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 68,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T281 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T281 CLR, 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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How do I check the history of T281 CLR?

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What year was T281 CLR registered?

T281 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T281 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 CLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T281 CLR have outstanding finance?

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