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CAR 16T

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAR 16T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 56,171 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Jun 2016 55,849 miles

ffront and rear brake discs worn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear at pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear brake discs worn

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,031 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,516 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front coil springs corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside fronr mirror glass 50% discoloured

plastic trims shields and guards covering sopme perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,828 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 44,109 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tryes wearing out on outter edge

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,109 miles

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

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

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

both rear tryes wearing out on outter edge

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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CAR 16T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CAR 16T, 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 CAR 16T registered?

CAR 16T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is CAR 16T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAR 16T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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