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TGC 248E

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 248E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 73,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,989 miles

under-shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,079 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 65,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot within 30cm of shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

corrosion to front to rear steel brake pipe

slight play in steering idler

tyre tread depths all 9mm 195R14 C 106/104P

Fail 4 Nov 2014 60,263 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,263 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls showing signs of deterioration but cords not exposed

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,156 miles

play.in.front.wheel.bearings..o/s/r.tyre.worn.on.outside.edge

Pass 21 May 2011 52,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,519 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER

Pass 1 May 2009 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

slight play both front king pins

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,318 miles

EXSTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO BODY UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION FRONT AND REAR

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 39,588 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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TGC 248E is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TGC 248E, 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 TGC 248E registered?

TGC 248E is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 1999.

Is TGC 248E safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 248E shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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