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K1 JLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 JLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 90,952 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,027 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspention arms both ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front anti roll bar has movement in the rubber bushes

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside reverse light not working

lower engine cover fitted

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes no sings of any leaks

Pass 15 May 2018 86,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,797 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported.

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded & has a slight blow.

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing, but still adequately.

Centre stop light inop.

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering bar bush is deteriorated.

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,797 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but still adequately supported.

Centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated/corroded & has a slight blow.

Centre exhaust rubber mount missing, but still adequately.

Centre stop light inop.

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering bar bush is deteriorated.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 1 May 2013 81,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 81,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 75,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,515 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 67,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,217 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 57,985 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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K1 JLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K1 JLC, 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 K1 JLC registered?

K1 JLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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