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64 DEV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,495 mi
Last recorded36,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 DEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,601 miles

Parking Brake Lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,707 miles

front brake pads starting to become low

nearside front seat not reclining back obscuring view to side

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,979 miles

Advise reduce parking brake free travel.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 4 Aug 2006 22,528 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,495 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise reduce parking brake free travel.

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)

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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64 DEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 64 DEV, 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 64 DEV registered?

64 DEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 64 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 64 DEV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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