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T894 KAO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,665 mi
Last recorded63,665 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 KAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 63,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog not working

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

Pass 6 May 2025 61,342 miles

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))

undertrays fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 10 May 2024 58,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 53,184 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 51,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,706 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,453 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT 'S (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BOX OUTER CASE CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,739 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear box outer case corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

rear exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 42,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,087 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED

FUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,087 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS, CORRODED

FUEL CAP SEAL PERRISHED

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2011 39,419 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 6 May 2010 37,330 miles

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

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 14 May 2009 35,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 35,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,852 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,462 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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T894 KAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T894 KAO, 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 T894 KAO registered?

T894 KAO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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