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T769 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,578 mi
Last recorded87,578 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT769 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 87,540 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 Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,831 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 82,724 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 82,644 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 82,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front transmission pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,605 miles

Nearside front & both rear tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 82,034 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,258 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,103 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2015 80,100 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 75,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 70,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,500 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 51,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 45,095 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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T769 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T769 KGN, 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 T769 KGN registered?

T769 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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