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T49 LRN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,572 mi
Last recorded110,572 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 110,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre box corroded and outer skin seperating

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 104,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 101,805 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 98,907 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 94,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 94,682 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,340 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 89,732 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

center box outer cover rusted

front n/s tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,845 miles

Offside Front 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 12 May 2010 85,690 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 81,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,024 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 62,833 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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T49 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T49 LRN, 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 T49 LRN registered?

T49 LRN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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