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T940 KCF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

150,029 mi
Last recorded150,029 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 KCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 150,029 miles

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

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2024 148,224 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 145,756 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,034 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,353 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,852 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,526 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 108,822 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 108,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 106,787 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,236 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 94,998 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 85,421 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 85,306 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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T940 KCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T940 KCF, 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 T940 KCF registered?

T940 KCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T940 KCF safe to buy?

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