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T89 DCY

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 115,229 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 114,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 113,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 113,342 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 112,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 112,600 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 112,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,230 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,230 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

ALL TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,119 miles

ALL tyres perished at edges

Fail 11 Nov 2016 111,119 miles

ALL tyres perished at edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,118 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,914 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 100,121 miles

rear chassis has surface rust, exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 98,374 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge..All 4 brake discs ( outer ) have surface rust..Power steering ram damp .. Surface rust on exhaust system front to rear ..Rear subframe showin

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 16 Sep 2009 98,239 miles

both front brake discs close to limit

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 87,753 miles

both front brake discs worn.

center brake light not in good working order.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 55,816 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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T89 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T89 DCY, 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 T89 DCY registered?

T89 DCY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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