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T397 SKH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 SKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 84,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,453 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 83,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Outer Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Worn bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,778 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,171 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,605 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,053 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,872 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,071 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,328 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 58,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,143 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,573 miles

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

brake pedal has moderate travel

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T397 SKH 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 91.3%.

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 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 T397 SKH, 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 T397 SKH registered?

T397 SKH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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