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T818 KEX

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

189,004 mi
Last recorded189,004 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 KEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 178,965 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn.

N/s/ mirror cracked.

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 168,164 miles

N/s exhaust slightly crushed

Pass 21 Nov 2011 144,315 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,142 miles

Front anti vibration bars, mounting in poor condition

Front exhaust system damaged

Metal fuel pipe damaged but not leaking

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light illuminated

Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,124 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front anti vibration bars, mounting in poor condition

Front exhaust system damaged

Metal fuel pipe damaged but not leaking

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,476 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,885 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,193 miles

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

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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T818 KEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 T818 KEX, 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 T818 KEX registered?

T818 KEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T818 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T818 KEX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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