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A7 HLS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,266 mi
Last recorded84,266 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,266 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 84,266 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,898 miles

Brake pipe at rear is becoming corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,932 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,176 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 77,968 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 22 May 2009 73,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheels very slight play both sides

Pass 26 May 2008 68,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,328 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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A7 HLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 HLS, 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 A7 HLS registered?

A7 HLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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