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AEU 75

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,720 mi
Last recorded47,720 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEU 75
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbonnet sound deadening inscure

Pass 29 May 2019 46,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reversing lamp

Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake/foot operated has greater than expected travel but functions correctly

Pass 29 May 2018 44,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2018 44,691 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 43,095 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front n/s front and n/s rear all approaching limit (4.1.E.1)

Underbonnet soundproffing disintirating and bits falling onto engine

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs rusted but readings ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 41,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2016 41,881 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted but servicable (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 40,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 40,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 39,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

soft top warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 May 2013 37,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,781 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat sheid insecure plastic side skirt damaged and insecure but not lightly to fall off

Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,781 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat sheid insecure plastic side skirt damaged and insecure but not lightly to fall off

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,696 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,551 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,732 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,732 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,625 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Registration plates starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,625 miles

Both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,332 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,332 miles

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

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

Front tyres perishing. †Registration plates starting to deteriorate

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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AEU 75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AEU 75, 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 AEU 75 registered?

AEU 75 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is AEU 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEU 75 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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