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T651 RYG

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,931 mi
Last recorded113,931 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT651 RYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 113,931 miles

FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS /FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /COIL SPRINGS COMPONENTS CORRODED / POWER STEERING LEAKS OFF STEERING BOX UPPER SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS CRACKING/HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut on inner shoulder no cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear coil springs corroded /outer shocker casings front and rear suspension components corroded / front upper top mounts rubbers perished

hand brake effort on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2020 112,646 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER TOP MOUNTS SOFT AND PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT

POWER STEERING BOX DAMP

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 112,615 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER TOP MOUNTS SOFT AND PERISHED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT

POWER STEERING BOX DAMP

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS OUTER CASINGS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 111,996 miles

front brake discs corroded /power steering box seeping /hand brake travel on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,877 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear both sides (2.7.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

various suspension componants corroded front and rear

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,591 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides upper top mounts perished (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust in poor condtion cat ratling

Fail 19 Aug 2016 109,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides upper top mounts perished (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

exhaust in poor condtion cat ratling

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,780 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

off side exhaust cat rattling

Fail 29 Oct 2013 108,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

off side exhaust cat rattling

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,849 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 105,849 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,125 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,118 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,023 miles

both rear tyres worn low on tread.

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge (border line)

o/s/f door check strap broken.

p/steering box damp.

Pass 29 May 2009 91,254 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both antiroll bar bushes worn on suspension arms

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,866 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 83,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,830 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s hand brake has lower effort than o/s

steering box damp near pinion seal

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,293 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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T651 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T651 RYG, 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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T651 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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