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T8 HEW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,040 mi
Last recorded35,040 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 HEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 35,040 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 34,277 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 33,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear suspension arms & shock absorbers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise underside of vehicle covered with underseal

Pass 1 Nov 2021 33,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 33,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 33,383 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 32,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,146 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,391 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 30,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,499 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored and rusty.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,459 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 24,451 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 18,977 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 HEW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T8 HEW registered?

T8 HEW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T8 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 HEW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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