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T745 RBR

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,572 mi
Last recorded64,572 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 RBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,572 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,584 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 61,411 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,309 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 57,253 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,908 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,907 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,233 miles

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

Nearside fuel pipe damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak gear box

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 52,233 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside fuel pipe damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak gear box

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,458 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 51,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,135 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 47,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,919 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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T745 RBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T745 RBR, 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 T745 RBR registered?

T745 RBR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T745 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T745 RBR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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