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T822 BJH

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 BJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 56,464 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 56,464 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 56,459 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front under cover damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

fluid leak at rear unable to detect fault

under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2025 56,459 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front under cover damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin corroded

fluid leak at rear unable to detect fault

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,452 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,286 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,130 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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T822 BJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T822 BJH, 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

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What year was T822 BJH registered?

T822 BJH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T822 BJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T822 BJH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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