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T982 LLE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT982 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,270 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both head lamps deteriorated

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre as cut to outer wall

Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,270 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both head lamps deteriorated

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre as cut to outer wall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,595 miles

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

offside rear tyre on legal tread limit

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,575 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear tyre on legal tread limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 85,467 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,398 miles

Advise all four tyres worn on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,405 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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T982 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T982 LLE, 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 T982 LLE registered?

T982 LLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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