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T61 SGJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,319 mi
Last recorded122,319 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 SGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 122,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 121,711 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,580 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 114,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,907 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 111,270 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 111,270 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,754 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,211 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 92,211 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,227 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 89,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,952 miles

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

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,952 miles

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,383 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2011 80,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,718 miles

Number plates might not be legal

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,594 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 64,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 57,293 miles

rear park brake shoes operation low via OFFSIDE WHEEL

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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T61 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T61 SGJ, 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 T61 SGJ registered?

T61 SGJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T61 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T61 SGJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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