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T835 VUK

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT835 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 24,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,470 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OS & NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 23,991 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 23,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 23,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 21,522 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 21,056 miles

various front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 21,056 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))

various front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 19,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 19,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 18,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 18,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 16,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 14,568 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 14,069 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,824 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,477 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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T835 VUK 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 87.5%.

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 T835 VUK, 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 T835 VUK registered?

T835 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T835 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T835 VUK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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