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2098 DD

1981 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl94,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2098 DD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,657 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 92,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2016 91,634 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside indicator tell tail inop

driver seat back locking mechanism worn

main beam tell tail inop

park lever tell tail inop

Fail 5 May 2016 91,634 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.1)

Fuel hose slightly damaged fuel pump supply hose's (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside indicator tell tail inop

driver seat back locking mechanism worn

main beam tell tail inop

park lever tell tail inop

Pass 9 May 2015 91,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 91,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 90,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 90,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,416 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2011 90,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 89,959 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 89,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 89,347 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 89,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 89,065 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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2098 DD is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 94,168 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 2098 DD, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2098 DD registered?

2098 DD is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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