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T784 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,690 mi
Last recorded133,690 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 133,690 miles

Coil spring corroded all (4) springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general oil leaks. oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering damper weak

Pass 23 Jun 2025 130,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 129,877 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 126,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,752 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,019 miles

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

Offside Front tyre valve perished

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,161 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,939 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,394 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge....

rattle from left hand centre cat ?..

rear number plate contaminated....

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,772 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyre treads worn low on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 48,968 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 43,085 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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T784 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T784 DVV, 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 T784 DVV registered?

T784 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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