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KEN 639

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 639
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 99,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 99,205 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 99,005 miles

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

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

all suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2021 99,005 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension arms starting to show signs of corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 98,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,397 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,210 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,210 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 96,384 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,384 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 90,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,723 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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KEN 639 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KEN 639, 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 KEN 639 registered?

KEN 639 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is KEN 639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 639 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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