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T426 LAF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,265 mi
Last recorded87,265 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 87,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,264 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 86,998 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 May 2023 86,229 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 May 2023 86,220 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 May 2022 84,739 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,032 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 83,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,435 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)

Pass 10 May 2017 81,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 79,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,364 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 76,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 75,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2013 75,105 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 73,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 71,314 miles

n/s ? cat is rattling

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,751 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,751 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,834 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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T426 LAF 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 T426 LAF, 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 T426 LAF registered?

T426 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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