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T495 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,106 mi
Last recorded41,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT495 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 41,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 41,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 40,986 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,289 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls and tread crackingoutter

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking outter

Offside Front tyre walls cracking outter

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking outter

Fail 23 Jul 2018 40,289 miles

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre walls and tread crackingoutter

Nearside Rear tyre walls cracking outter

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre walls cracking outter

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking outter

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer tread cracking

Nearside Rear Outer tread cracking

Offside Front Outer tread cracking

Offside Rear Outer tread cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2015 38,507 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 38,507 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,128 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 20,014 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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T495 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T495 CRF, 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 T495 CRF registered?

T495 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T495 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T495 CRF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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