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T743 JTD

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 JTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 36,979 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 36,947 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 35,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 30,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,442 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,477 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,191 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,678 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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T743 JTD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 T743 JTD, 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

How do I check the history of T743 JTD?

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What year was T743 JTD registered?

T743 JTD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T743 JTD safe to buy?

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Does T743 JTD have outstanding finance?

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