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T344 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,069 mi
Last recorded92,069 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 91,587 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 5 Aug 2016 90,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 89,467 miles

front screen cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,534 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 82,848 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,159 miles

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Fail 26 Jan 2010 82,159 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

o/s/f headlamp lens damaged but not affecting beam image

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,791 miles

park brake travel getting toward excessive

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

park brake travel getting toward excessive

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,479 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

damage and condensation to o/s headlamp

park brake travel

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2006 67,279 miles

front number plate damaged

outer sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,479 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 52,479 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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T344 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T344 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T344 BLR registered?

T344 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T344 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T344 BLR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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