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V251 KEO

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 KEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 86,988 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,249 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 64,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 50,168 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)

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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V251 KEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V251 KEO, 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

How do I check the history of V251 KEO?

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What year was V251 KEO registered?

V251 KEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V251 KEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 KEO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V251 KEO have outstanding finance?

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