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L1 MDF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f and off/s/f tyres outer edge wearing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f and off/s/f tyres outer edge wearing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,318 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

off/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer edge bald

off/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 MDF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

L1 MDF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L1 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 MDF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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