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T558 XAT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 97,375 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,667 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Pass 26 May 2023 95,560 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 95,560 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres cracked and perished on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,153 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,145 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to outer sills and engine obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 93,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust slightly deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to outer sills and engine obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,637 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,373 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,755 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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T558 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T558 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 T558 XAT registered?

T558 XAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T558 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T558 XAT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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