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DAL 88Y

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,806 mi
Last recorded132,806 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAL 88Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 May 2022 132,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 129,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,880 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,363 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 120,268 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,858 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 101,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 93,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 86,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 86,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,954 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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DAL 88Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DAL 88Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAL 88Y registered?

DAL 88Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is DAL 88Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAL 88Y shows 12 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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