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T548 AFP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,739 mi
Last recorded97,739 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 AFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 97,739 miles

Rear subframe corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,256 miles

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

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,207 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion on most sections of exhaust system

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,436 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on most of exhaust system

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,228 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,446 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,764 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 64,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,855 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nail in offside front tyre

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,182 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,684 miles

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

sxill covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Apr 2007 36,477 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,319 miles

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

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

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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T548 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T548 AFP, 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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T548 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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