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T701 NBD

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,182 mi
Last recorded85,182 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,182 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam pattern bull

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damper weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 85,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam pattern bull

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack damper weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 84,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported multiple pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

most major suspension components are showing heavy corrosion front & rear of vehicle

Fail 11 Dec 2023 84,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount , see chalk mark (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside parking brake effort is much lower than offside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported multiple pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

most major suspension components are showing heavy corrosion front rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes need closer inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,394 miles

All visible front & rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 79,097 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,868 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded at rear

Pass 18 Dec 2018 75,972 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 75,972 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,343 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm has play

Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 64,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 63,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,373 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs scoared slightly

steering damper has a slight leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,419 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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T701 NBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T701 NBD, 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 T701 NBD registered?

T701 NBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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