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T653 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,606 mi
Last recorded123,606 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT653 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 123,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 116,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,913 miles

SMALL SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT RUBBER BRAKE FLEXI HOSES.OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX THIS SHOULD BE RECTIFIED.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 112,913 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour FLASHING A WHITE LIGHT SHOULD BE AMBER. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour FLASHING A WHITE LIGHT SHOULD BE AMBER. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour FLASHING A WHITE LIGHT SHOULD BE AMBER. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working FOG LIGHT TELL TALE LIGHT NOT LIGHTING UP IN SWITCH. (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

SMALL SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT RUBBER BRAKE FLEXI HOSES.OIL LEAKS FROM STEERING BOX THIS SHOULD BE RECTIFIED.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,833 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 106,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,741 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,760 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,065 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 72,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,929 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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T653 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T653 BLR, 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 T653 BLR registered?

T653 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T653 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T653 BLR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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