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T811 VKJ

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,517 mi
Last recorded55,517 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT811 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,882 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,907 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,018 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,435 miles

offside front shock has a slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,327 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 38,160 miles

O/s/f indicator lens cracked and contains water.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,065 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE CAUSED BY WIPER.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,065 miles

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

ENGINE UNDERTRAY POORLY SECURED.

FRONT WIPER POOR.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

REAR EXHAUST PIPE FOULING AGAINST NEAR SIDE REAR BODY SUPPORT BAR.

WINDSCREEN HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE CAUSED BY WIPER.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,641 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,244 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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T811 VKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T811 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T811 VKJ registered?

T811 VKJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T811 VKJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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