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V655 PKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,671 mi
Last recorded29,671 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,671 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 29,355 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 28,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,497 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,390 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 27,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 26,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 25,231 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 25,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 14 Oct 2016 24,463 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,765 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 22,754 miles

both rear tyre treads on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

near side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 20,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,415 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,902 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 12,793 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 12,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,504 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 11,504 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,320 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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V655 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V655 PKE, 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 V655 PKE registered?

V655 PKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V655 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V655 PKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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