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T958 VUK

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,216 mi
Last recorded70,216 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,891 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 2008 64,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 64,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,343 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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T958 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T958 VUK?

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What year was T958 VUK registered?

T958 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T958 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T958 VUK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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