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BRX 392T

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

3,237 mi
Last recorded3,237 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRX 392T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 3,237 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,107 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 2,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,716 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 2,711 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 2,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

slight corrosion to n/s/f inner wing, front chassis legs

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 2,473 miles

all front suspension unit starting to corrode

Pass 29 Feb 2008 2,409 miles

corrosion behind n/s head light

Pass 5 Jan 2007 2,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 1,827 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 1,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 1,817 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

unable to check oof siderear wellbearing

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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BRX 392T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BRX 392T, 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 BRX 392T registered?

BRX 392T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is BRX 392T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRX 392T shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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