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S344 EKO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,182 mi
Last recorded148,182 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 148,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 146,329 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,815 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 138,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 133,007 miles

All other brake pipes undersealed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underside of chassis and suspension components heavily coated in underseal

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,541 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 131,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,630 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 129,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 126,570 miles

Fuel pipe at pump corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe at pump corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,189 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,307 miles

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

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

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

auto box cooler pipe leaking

auto box sump rusty

steering damper bolt loose

Pass 6 Aug 2009 104,623 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyre worn illegal on edges *strong advise*

both rear tyre 2.5mm and have cuts but not through to cords

both rubber parts on front shockers split at top

o/s/r brake flexi hose small cut and n/s/f flexi hose been rubbing on wire advise to be moved

various rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,623 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn illegal on edges *strong advise*

both rear tyres 2.5mm and have cuts but not through to cords

both rubber parts on front shockers split at top

coolant leak from front possiblr radiator

o/s/r brake flexi hose small cut and n/s/f flexi hose been rubbing on wire advise to be moved

various rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,618 miles

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

wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2008 96,618 miles

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

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

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

both front-rear brake pipes corroded *strong advise*

wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,624 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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S344 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S344 EKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S344 EKO?

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What year was S344 EKO registered?

S344 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is S344 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S344 EKO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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