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T3 ODP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 ODP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 132,666 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all under body covered in thick black sealant/front/back

Fail 29 Jul 2026 132,666 miles

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

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

all under body covered in thick black sealant/front/back

Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 109,095 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs getting thin/ worn

Pass 7 May 2009 73,610 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,302 miles

Air bag light on

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,306 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,828 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 ODP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ODP, 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 ODP registered?

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

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