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T387 KNA

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 112,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 111,426 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 111,426 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 108,641 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges of tread slightly, both front tyre outer sidewalls just starting to crack/ perish.

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

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

O/S/R tyre has a split across the tread area, sill covers fitted, front bumper slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 108,641 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All four tyres wearing on edges of tread slightly, both front tyre outer sidewalls just starting to crack/ perish.

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

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

O/S/R tyre has a split across the tread area, sill covers fitted, front bumper slightly insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust rusty

wiper poor

Pass 21 Sep 2011 102,324 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 95,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 87,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 87,736 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,194 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 85,793 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 85,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,670 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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T387 KNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T387 KNA, 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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T387 KNA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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