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H19 LCP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

110,795 mi
Last recorded110,795 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 LCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,335 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,524 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cut (not to cords)

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,310 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight in balance to rear brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,309 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight in balance to rear brakes

Pass 16 May 2016 78,569 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,009 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 60,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 51,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,970 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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H19 LCP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H19 LCP, 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 H19 LCP registered?

H19 LCP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is H19 LCP safe to buy?

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