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T479 KFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,889 mi
Last recorded79,889 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,889 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,177 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 71,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 70,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 67,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,621 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,807 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,616 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

foot brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,543 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,599 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 26,599 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear diff

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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T479 KFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 T479 KFJ, 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 T479 KFJ registered?

T479 KFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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