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T373 BTF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

55,145 mi
Last recorded55,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT373 BTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 55,145 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding when steering turned (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 54,755 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 54,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 54,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 54,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,161 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 54,161 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,455 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,455 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,356 miles

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

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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T373 BTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T373 BTF, 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 T373 BTF registered?

T373 BTF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T373 BTF safe to buy?

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