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L18 AGL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,931 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,966 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 73,110 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 67,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,477 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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L18 AGL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L18 AGL, 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 L18 AGL registered?

L18 AGL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L18 AGL safe to buy?

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