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A16 KAA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,360 mi
Last recorded71,360 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2026 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 70,876 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,859 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both across axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both across axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section has heavy corrosion - not leaking

Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 70,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both across axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both across axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section has heavy corrosion - not leaking

Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,775 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear differential oil leak

Wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Feb 2022 70,651 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Rear differential slight oil leak

Wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,344 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,925 miles

Exhaust system has corrosion setting in.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 69,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,582 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,171 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 68,632 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,465 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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A16 KAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 A16 KAA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 KAA registered?

A16 KAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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