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T593 PKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT593 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 18 Dec 2023 144,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 135,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leaking from differential front seal

Pass 16 Jul 2020 130,650 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,903 miles

Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 127,903 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front white (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 119,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 112,057 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,161 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,169 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,169 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 59,285 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 59,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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T593 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T593 PKE, 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 T593 PKE registered?

T593 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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