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BAZ 6867

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,401 mi
Last recorded60,401 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 6867
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,108 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,925 miles

Nearside Front CRACK IN LOWER FRONT SCREEN

Pass 23 Jul 2019 59,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 59,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings STEERING IDLER ARM (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner drop arm shaft has slight movement.

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,494 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,149 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,425 miles

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

alternator belt

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,730 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,587 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,718 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,804 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,028 miles

hand brake low reading osr

Pass 12 May 2006 38,493 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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BAZ 6867 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BAZ 6867, 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 BAZ 6867 registered?

BAZ 6867 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is BAZ 6867 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 6867 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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