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C111 RSS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC111 RSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 76,302 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear/both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms ! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 76,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted Heatsheild (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring dettached (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,232 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,120 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 76,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,539 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 73,450 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 72,732 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,938 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 56,393 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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C111 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C111 RSS, 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 C111 RSS registered?

C111 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is C111 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C111 RSS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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