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496 CLG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,331 mi
Last recorded41,331 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration496 CLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,267 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD CRACKING - INSIDE EDGE

Pass 27 May 2022 41,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 41,172 miles

slight seapage of oil from steering box

slight wear in both front outer anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,161 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 41,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,738 miles

2 DENTS IN N/S/F WHEEL RIM AND TYRE WALL SURFACE SPLIT

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,220 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 37,937 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R LOWER SUSP ROSE BUSH

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,916 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 34,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,505 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,226 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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496 CLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 496 CLG, 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 496 CLG registered?

496 CLG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 496 CLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 496 CLG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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