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T578 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,248 mi
Last recorded78,248 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,248 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 75,958 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 74,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,611 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,896 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 58,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 58,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly leak from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,700 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Various corrosions underbody

Rear Various corrosions underbody

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 51,148 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,989 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 49,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,204 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,341 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,431 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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T578 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 T578 BDP, 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 T578 BDP registered?

T578 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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