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T315 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,158 mi
Last recorded96,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT315 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 96,158 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 96,081 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 95,963 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 95,837 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,647 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 94,302 miles

Rear brake pads wearing

handbrake brake travel long

Pass 7 May 2019 94,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 91,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 88,884 miles

n/s/f/o/s/f.shock,top.mounts.perished.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,536 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,787 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,787 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,745 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,745 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,901 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 77,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 74,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,344 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,137 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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T315 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T315 OGC, 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 T315 OGC registered?

T315 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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