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1940 KF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Orange Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1940 KF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,135 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting starting to separate (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

center exhaust bracket starting to break

steering rack damper damp

Pass 26 Mar 2024 98,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2023 93,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 84,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,801 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 71,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,948 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn low on the center tread area

Fail 18 Jan 2011 69,948 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn low on the center tread area

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,794 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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1940 KF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 1940 KF, 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 1940 KF registered?

1940 KF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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