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T99 BAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,095 mi
Last recorded85,095 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 BAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 85,095 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 80,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,383 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 75,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer tread area ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,730 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,729 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipes above sub frame not visable

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,992 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pipes above sub frame not visable

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,118 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 44,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 41,141 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,718 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 16 Sep 2010 32,581 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,919 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 22,645 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 17,460 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)

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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T99 BAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 T99 BAC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T99 BAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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