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T3 LGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 LGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 72,011 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

emissions only just passed

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 68,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,604 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 63,393 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 63,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 62,400 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,545 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 58,006 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,983 miles

brake pipes at rear have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,067 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 36,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 33,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 33,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,534 miles

corrosion on inner surface of both rear brake discs.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,827 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,090 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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T3 LGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T3 LGS, 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 T3 LGS registered?

T3 LGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T3 LGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 LGS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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