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T852 KKW

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,685 mi
Last recorded53,685 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT852 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 53,685 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,841 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,925 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL4 SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,431 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,647 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,598 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,451 miles

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

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

both door mirrors slightly loose

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,445 miles

chip in windscreen

inner face of offside rear brake disc lightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 46,445 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre drag link (2.2.C.1c)

chip in windscreen

inner face of offside rear brake disc lightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 39,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,290 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,416 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,552 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,357 miles

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

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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T852 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T852 KKW, 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

How do I check the history of T852 KKW?

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What year was T852 KKW registered?

T852 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T852 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T852 KKW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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