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T334 PEW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,988 mi
Last recorded189,988 miles
Recorded on11 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT334 PEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2025 189,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 187,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 187,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 185,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 185,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 185,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 181,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 177,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 177,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 174,240 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 174,170 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 166,697 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 162,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Various covers fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 157,574 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded but not leaking (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,923 miles

Engine covers fitted

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2016 153,923 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working Hi Resolution (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2015 149,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 144,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 144,730 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 144,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 142,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 140,536 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 140,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 136,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 11 Jul 2005 130,312 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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T334 PEW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T334 PEW, 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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T334 PEW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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