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T500 GED

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 GED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 88,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All x4 Coil Springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 88,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 85,738 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 85,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,156 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,860 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 77,199 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,199 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 68,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,968 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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T500 GED is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T500 GED, 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 T500 GED registered?

T500 GED is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T500 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 GED shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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