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T309 CBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,292 mi
Last recorded125,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT309 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,292 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 124,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 124,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 123,739 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,517 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 122,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 118,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 116,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 115,685 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 115,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,025 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,395 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,801 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 33,801 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

catalitic converter rattleing

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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T309 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T309 CBD, 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 T309 CBD registered?

T309 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T309 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T309 CBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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