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T82 TPA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,052 mi
Last recorded71,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT82 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,052 miles

Front axle/suspension components rusty

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

Rear axle/suspension components rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,264 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front axle/suspension components rusty

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s very close to legal limit at 2mm, also badly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle/suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2023 69,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,265 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light N/W

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 66,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog light N/W

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,262 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,559 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 50,586 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,050 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 44,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,142 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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T82 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T82 TPA, 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 T82 TPA registered?

T82 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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