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T33 CBL

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,882 mi
Last recorded86,882 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 86,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 86,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 86,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,247 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 86,038 miles

Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 85,443 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,130 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,322 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,618 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 83,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,959 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 81,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 79,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 77,268 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 May 2008 72,271 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,292 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 55,894 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing low

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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T33 CBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T33 CBL, 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 T33 CBL registered?

T33 CBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T33 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 CBL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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