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L1 EUM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,515 mi
Last recorded95,515 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 95,515 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,210 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,177 miles

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

nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2014 95,177 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,102 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,100 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,306 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 92,409 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 92,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,594 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,703 miles

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

slight play idler arm

Pass 15 Jul 2005 70,026 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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L1 EUM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L1 EUM, 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 L1 EUM registered?

L1 EUM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is L1 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 EUM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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