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T30 JOE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,759 mi
Last recorded95,759 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,634 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 88,860 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osr tyre has been ran on flat at some point

tops & bottoms of rear springs hardly visable

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear brake pads 50-60% worn

Fail 17 May 2010 75,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

rear brake pads 50-60% worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,725 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 57,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 53,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JOE, 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

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What year was T30 JOE registered?

T30 JOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T30 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T30 JOE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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