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T394 KAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,452 mi
Last recorded118,452 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT394 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 111,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 111,537 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 105,203 miles

offside rear tyre worn in center on limit requires attention soon

Fail 9 Jan 2024 105,203 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear tyre worn in center on limit requires attention soon

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 95,610 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,194 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust bracket missing, Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 81,488 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 81,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust corroded

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,827 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake back plates heavily corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer tread - replace soon

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

Penultimate exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake back plates heavily corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer tread - replace soon

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

Penultimate exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,933 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 54,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,038 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,191 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 41,936 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 37,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,877 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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T394 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T394 KAJ, 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 T394 KAJ registered?

T394 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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