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T8 DGS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,089 mi
Last recorded106,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 DGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 106,089 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on end of antiroll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tread depth low & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 104,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 103,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 102,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

suspect exhaust rattling

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,371 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,287 miles

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

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

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

SRS light in dash on

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded (not blowing)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,285 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 27 May 2010 93,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 86,667 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,578 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,770 miles

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 59,067 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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T8 DGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T8 DGS, 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 T8 DGS registered?

T8 DGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T8 DGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 DGS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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