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T65 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,799 mi
Last recorded45,799 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 44,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,632 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,183 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,233 miles

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

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

slight play to BOTH front wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,233 miles

n/s/f brake reading lower than o/s. REQUIRES ATTENTION.

slight play to BOTH front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,831 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,356 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,164 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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T65 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T65 DVV, 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 T65 DVV registered?

T65 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T65 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T65 DVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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