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T62 HFR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,172 mi
Last recorded42,172 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 42,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 41,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer washer jet not working

Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,881 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 34,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,974 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 33,920 miles
Fail 28 May 2017 33,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 32,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,964 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,743 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,066 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 20,066 miles

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

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

Offside 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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T62 HFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T62 HFR, 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 T62 HFR registered?

T62 HFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T62 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T62 HFR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T62 HFR have outstanding finance?

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