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744 FH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,940 mi
Last recorded38,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration744 FH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,637 miles

offside front tyre very badly worn on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 28,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,453 miles

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,283 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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744 FH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 744 FH, 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 744 FH registered?

744 FH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is 744 FH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 744 FH shows 9 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.

Does 744 FH have outstanding finance?

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