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V55 KRS

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,380 mi
Last recorded53,380 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 KRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,380 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2026 53,380 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2025 52,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 51,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,965 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 40,964 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing locking nut missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,340 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 40,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 39,121 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f strut top mounting starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,395 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,508 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,704 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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V55 KRS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V55 KRS, 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 V55 KRS?

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What year was V55 KRS registered?

V55 KRS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V55 KRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 KRS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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