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P599 KJA

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 95,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 93,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 93,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 92,827 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,827 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 92,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 92,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,382 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,382 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,280 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,820 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 88,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 88,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,901 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,118 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 30 Jul 2008 84,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,820 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,524 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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P599 KJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 P599 KJA, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P599 KJA?

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What year was P599 KJA registered?

P599 KJA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P599 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 KJA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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