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B18 RAF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,358 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,241 miles

Front Lower on o/s/f gearbox oil cooler and pas. pipe starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,629 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,515 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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B18 RAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B18 RAF, 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 B18 RAF registered?

B18 RAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B18 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 RAF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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