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T746 PBA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,127 mi
Last recorded79,127 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 PBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 77,942 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,370 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 75,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 74,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wiper clear but smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear middle exhaust corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded behind the differential (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,943 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

service brake pedal has slight lateral travel

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm 245/45/17/95w

both rear tyres on 2mm 245/45/17 95w

nmearside front shock slight misting

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,489 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wipers smearing slightly but still efficient at present

Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,035 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

outer skin of centre exhaust system getting weak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 65,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear registration plates have incorrect letter spacing.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 63,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 63,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T746 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 T746 PBA, 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 T746 PBA registered?

T746 PBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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