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T378 UCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

151,647 mi
Last recorded151,647 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 151,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 151,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 149,511 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 149,511 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 138,246 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,957 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 106,684 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,767 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 88,656 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,850 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 89,593 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

left headlamp lens has slight damage, not affecting beam pattern

under bonnet sound deading material detoriated

Pass 21 May 2013 84,573 miles

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

slight damage to nearside headlamp llens

Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,214 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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T378 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T378 UCF, 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 T378 UCF registered?

T378 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T378 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T378 UCF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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