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T486 RKR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,478 mi
Last recorded81,478 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 RKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 81,478 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 77,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,339 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,756 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 74,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 74,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 74,042 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 73,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,581 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 71,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 54,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 52,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,723 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,498 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 44,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,991 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

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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T486 RKR 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 T486 RKR, 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

How do I check the history of T486 RKR?

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What year was T486 RKR registered?

T486 RKR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T486 RKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T486 RKR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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