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V20 TMM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,774 mi
Last recorded63,774 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 TMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 63,774 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,767 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 63,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,250 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,235 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,213 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 59,889 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,563 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 58,927 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 58,245 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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

sticker on windscreen but not in drivers veiw

Fail 9 May 2013 58,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

sticker on windscreen but not in drivers veiw

Pass 31 May 2012 57,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 38,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,595 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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V20 TMM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V20 TMM, 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 V20 TMM registered?

V20 TMM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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