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T749 EES

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,736 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,225 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

rear sub frame very very corroded and components

suspension components very corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 105,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

rear sub frame very very corroded and components

suspension components very corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,628 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 101,627 miles

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,339 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,580 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 91,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,110 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,746 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,873 miles

oil/transmission fluid leak off-side front

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,768 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,640 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,621 miles

All brakes slightly rusty due to lack of use.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 80,890 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge/sidewall deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 60,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,912 miles

DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL{NOT SHOWING PLY CORDS}

Pass 25 May 2006 40,934 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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T749 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T749 EES, 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 T749 EES registered?

T749 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T749 EES shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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