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T697 KRT

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

223,048 mi
Last recorded223,048 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 KRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 223,048 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 223,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 215,568 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 215,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 20,530 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 195,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 184,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 173,993 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 167,717 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 159,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 142,431 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 142,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear tyres getting close to spec advise stone chip to headlamp advise slight travel handbrake pedal

Pass 1 Nov 2005 117,743 miles

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

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

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

Unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads.

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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T697 KRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T697 KRT, 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 T697 KRT registered?

T697 KRT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T697 KRT safe to buy?

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