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T546 XAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 51,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 51,203 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 51,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 54,182 miles

Front brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

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

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

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 51,175 miles

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

Front brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 50,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,105 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,817 miles

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

center stop lamp not working

offside front shocker dust cover split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,698 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,010 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

v belt beginning to crack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,617 miles

Inside sidewall of OSF tyre has slight cracks

Slight leak from diff back plate

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,327 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,973 miles

Diff back plate leaking slightly

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

Headlamp wash inop

Wiper blade poor

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,520 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,866 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,948 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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T546 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T546 XAT, 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 T546 XAT registered?

T546 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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