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T945 KGF

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT945 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 148,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 145,819 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 143,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 140,447 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR GOING TO FRONT CANNOT INSPECT PROPERLY (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,235 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 129,235 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,946 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 125,945 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,800 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 123,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 123,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,159 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 61,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,060 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 40,805 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 36,185 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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T945 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T945 KGF, 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 T945 KGF registered?

T945 KGF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T945 KGF safe to buy?

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