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13 MRS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,620 mi
Last recorded109,620 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 MRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 109,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,876 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

small oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,583 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,893 miles

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre 1.6mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,472 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,689 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 97,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,570 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,460 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 82,010 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 74,971 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 64,923 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 49,198 miles

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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13 MRS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 13 MRS, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 13 MRS registered?

13 MRS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is 13 MRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 MRS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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