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T96 KLC

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT96 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,945 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,299 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,523 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 May 2015 72,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

presence of red light to boot lid but does not appear to wired up

slight blurred image to n/s headlamp

Pass 20 Apr 2013 69,175 miles

high visibility brake light inop

Fail 20 Apr 2013 69,175 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 66,288 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 64,629 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 12 Oct 2007 60,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,626 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 58,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T96 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T96 KLC, 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 T96 KLC registered?

T96 KLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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