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T668 LJW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,484 mi
Last recorded90,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT668 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,484 miles

both lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

brake pipes starting to corrode

underside of vehicle rusty

windscreen has damage round outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2023 90,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both lower front suspension arm balljoint dust covers slightly deteriorated

brake pipes starting to corrode

underside of vehicle rusty

windscreen has damage round outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2021 90,408 miles

considerable brake pedal travel

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,159 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,117 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre perished in tread

nearside rear tyre has funflat damage

Fail 18 Jun 2015 90,116 miles

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

all 4 brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre perished in tread

nearside rear tyre has funflat damage

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,577 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 88,931 miles

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

small cut in tread on o/s/r tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,246 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 84,124 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 79,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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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T668 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T668 LJW, 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 T668 LJW registered?

T668 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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