MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing slight play
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak
surface rust
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wiper blade smeary
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
steering idler arm slight play
parking brake travel close to max.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K55 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 K55 REG, 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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How do I check the history of K55 REG?
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What year was K55 REG registered?
K55 REG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is K55 REG safe to buy?
The MOT history for K55 REG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K55 REG have outstanding finance?
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