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T288 MKG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,052 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,986 miles

slight corrosion to off side rear metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,083 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,399 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 53,426 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

slight lift in off side front outer ball joint

Pass 1 May 2007 49,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,372 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 MKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This 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 T288 MKG, 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 MKG?

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What year was T288 MKG registered?

T288 MKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T288 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T288 MKG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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