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K9 FCC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,915 miles

nsf lower ball joint gator poor

Fail 20 Oct 2025 61,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,695 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 61,553 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,456 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,975 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 60,733 miles

All tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,209 miles

Nearside Front steering idler bushes some movement advise

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 60,209 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body support bars front (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering idler bushes some movement advise

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,834 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,182 miles

Both front upper suspension rubber mounts split/perished

Corrosion to all metal lines, slight

Front inner pads apx 25% remaining and discs ridged

General corrosion to body, subframe and suspension

Offside rear lower rose bush rubber split

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear pads apx 20% remaining

Rear springs corroded

Slight splitting on both front lower arm balljoints

Fail 16 Nov 2016 59,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Both front upper suspension rubber mounts split/perished

Corrosion to all metal lines, slight

Front inner pads apx 25% remaining and discs ridged

General corrosion to body, subframe and suspension

Offside rear lower rose bush rubber split

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear pads apx 20% remaining

Rear springs corroded

Slight splitting on both front lower arm balljoints

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,609 miles

Both rear tyres low

Rear flexi hoses poor

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,877 miles

both rear flexi hoses poor

eng and g/box oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,883 miles

Both front and rear anti roll bars corroded

Both front and side reapeater indicators showing white light

Both rear springs corroded

Offside front seat belt marked

Rear exhaust box corroded,by diff

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre box rusty

Offside seatbelt stitching starting to come out

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Slight play nearside track rod end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,061 miles

Advise Steering Idler bushes some movement

Advise on Front Brake Disc Wear

Advise on Front Wiper Rubber Split on end

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,061 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Advise Steering Idler bushes some movement

Advise on Front Brake Disc Wear

Advise on Front Wiper Rubber Split on end

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,319 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,527 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,759 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,913 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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K9 FCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K9 FCC, 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 K9 FCC registered?

K9 FCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is K9 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 FCC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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