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K600 SKM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,538 mi
Last recorded59,538 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 SKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 59,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,391 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,391 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,415 miles

Damage to N/S headlamp lens

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,025 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,313 miles

N/S headlamp damaged

Fail 3 May 2016 52,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S headlamp damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,998 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front tyres worn on edges and cracking

N/S headlamp has a stonechip

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

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

Rear brake hoses cracking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,775 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust section

Front tyres cracking in tread pattern

N/S headlamp lens damaged

Rear tyres cracking on inner edges and 2.8mm tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 45,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,268 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,268 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres cracking slightly in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F aluminium brake valve slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,441 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 36,212 miles

both front headlight aims high (ajusted)

both front indicators showing white light (replaced)

slight play in steering, slight play in both front wheel bearings, both front tyres worn on edges

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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K600 SKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K600 SKM, 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 K600 SKM registered?

K600 SKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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