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T30 CAB

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,632 mi
Last recorded118,632 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 CAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 118,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 118,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 118,460 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454018hyfly (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has obviously been stood for a long while . Recommend though recommissioning befor using

Fail 16 May 2017 118,460 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel pipes corroded at rear

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454018hyfly (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle has obviously been stood for a long while . Recommend though recommissioning befor using

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,713 miles

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,712 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 97,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes require attention

catalyitic converter broken up

exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 94,094 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes slightly corroded recommend clean and grease up

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exaust outer cover corroded thru .not blowing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 90,519 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exaust outer cover corroded thru .not blowing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,832 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 74,987 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,982 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 46,633 miles

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,633 miles

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T30 CAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T30 CAB, 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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T30 CAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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