MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front spot light damaged
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill cvovers fittred
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover,under tray & p[lastic sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edge
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
both front tyres slightly wearing on inner & outer edges
engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
both front tyres wearing low inner & outer edge
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
both front tyres wearing low inner & outer edge
engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted
exhaust corroded
both front tyres slightly low on inner tread
engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres slightly low on inner tread
engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres slightly low on inner tread
engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly low on inner tread
both rear tyres low on tread
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW AND HAS TWO NAILS IN IT
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
T778 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 T778 RMY, 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 T778 RMY?
You can check the full history of T778 RMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was T778 RMY registered?
T778 RMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1999.
Is T778 RMY safe to buy?
The MOT history for T778 RMY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does T778 RMY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T778 RMY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.