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T288 CNH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,560 mi
Last recorded35,560 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 CNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 35,560 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 35,431 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,206 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 34,806 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 33,375 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 32,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,412 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,955 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,569 miles

number plates spacing incorrect,customer told we have put the proper ones on,but suspect he will put them back again

Fail 8 Nov 2010 31,563 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,544 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,600 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 26,570 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,702 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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T288 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T288 CNH?

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What year was T288 CNH registered?

T288 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is T288 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 CNH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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