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T818 TSF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,693 mi
Last recorded114,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 TSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 114,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothsides ()

Pass 14 May 2019 110,417 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 109,657 miles

Both front suspension wishbone bushes show signs of deterioration.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 109,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front suspension wishbone bushes show signs of deterioration.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 109,137 miles

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

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 17 May 2016 108,202 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 107,653 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 107,850 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 107,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 101,238 miles

Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge...

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 93,065 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 93,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 83,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 83,217 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 77,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,238 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 59,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,744 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,992 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,413 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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T818 TSF 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 T818 TSF, 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 T818 TSF registered?

T818 TSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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