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T827 JGW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT827 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 45,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 44,653 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 44,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,637 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 44,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,100 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension assembly corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 43,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,460 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 43,127 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 43,127 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 42,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,495 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 33,542 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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T827 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T827 JGW, 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 T827 JGW registered?

T827 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T827 JGW safe to buy?

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