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T340 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT340 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,170 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 90,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 84,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 79,094 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2006 69,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 69,400 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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T340 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T340 BLR, 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 T340 BLR registered?

T340 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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