1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · T653 BLR
1999 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 123,606 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,606 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
T653 BLR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2021
- 123,606 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T653 BLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes-Benz Sl (T653 BLR) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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