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T878 HGT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,895 mi
Last recorded106,895 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT878 HGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 106,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,576 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable iutems

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,400 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 104,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 103,960 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 103,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 103,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 103,526 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 101,933 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 101,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 99,976 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 99,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,637 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 90,036 miles

Oil leak

windscreen wiper smearing

Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,873 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 82,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,647 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 67,120 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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T878 HGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T878 HGT, 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 T878 HGT registered?

T878 HGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is T878 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T878 HGT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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