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T547 TGC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,722 mi
Last recorded149,722 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 TGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,842 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,743 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,617 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 130,787 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,447 miles

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

Offside Front Slight damage to 0/s/f bumper

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 124,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 118,237 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,884 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 105,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,453 miles

Brake pedal rubber is starting to deterioate

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,474 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,616 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 67,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,754 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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T547 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T547 TGC, 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 T547 TGC registered?

T547 TGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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