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T590 TCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,920 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering damper has slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog/spot light not working

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

Steering damper leaking

Windscreen wiper blade defective Doesn't clear screen very well (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 81,304 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering damper has slight leak

Pass 26 May 2022 80,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper leaking

Pass 26 May 2021 78,137 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 76,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,791 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 70,869 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 67,566 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,040 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 60,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,255 miles

steering damper slightly leaking

Pass 14 May 2013 53,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,244 miles

front wiper smearing screen

Fail 20 May 2011 44,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper smearing screen

Pass 25 May 2010 40,346 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 40,346 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,771 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,706 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,568 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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T590 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T590 TCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T590 TCF registered?

T590 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T590 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T590 TCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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