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V734 VKE

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,845 mi
Last recorded47,845 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 47,845 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 47,836 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,305 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 39,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,591 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 38,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,024 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,586 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 34,314 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)

nearside front tyre inner and outer secondary tread starting to wear

offside front tyre has heavy secondary tread wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges suggest attention

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,486 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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V734 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 V734 VKE, 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 V734 VKE registered?

V734 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V734 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V734 VKE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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