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V155 KGK

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,881 mi
Last recorded58,881 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV155 KGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,881 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 55,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 55,935 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 55,205 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 55,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 54,506 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 51,386 miles

BAS/ESP light on

Oil leak

seepage fron nearside rear suspension pipe

Fail 14 May 2008 51,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BAS/ESP light on

Oil leak

seepage fron nearside rear suspension pipe

Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 44,187 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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V155 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 7,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V155 KGK, 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 V155 KGK registered?

V155 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 1999.

Is V155 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V155 KGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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