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T498 UFS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,653 mi
Last recorded52,653 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 UFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 52,653 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,909 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,811 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear shockers corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,058 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,646 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 50,060 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,011 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded very thin and corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven out 42% on application (3.7.B.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,326 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,424 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 45,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,576 miles

front grill & bonnet damaged

front number plate damaged but can still be red.

slight play in both front wheel bearings ( not excessive )

Pass 19 Feb 2007 27,638 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T498 UFS 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 91.7%.

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 T498 UFS, 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 T498 UFS registered?

T498 UFS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T498 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T498 UFS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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