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T976 VNO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,974 mi
Last recorded35,974 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT976 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 35,974 miles

rattle from central exhaust system

Pass 19 Aug 2024 35,238 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 34,204 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,515 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 32,681 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 32,360 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2019 31,296 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pips undersealed

slight corrosion to chassis and iron work

Pass 31 Mar 2017 29,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,913 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,025 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,279 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,936 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,603 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,978 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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T976 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T976 VNO, 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 T976 VNO registered?

T976 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T976 VNO safe to buy?

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