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L5 OSL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,830 mi
Last recorded46,830 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 May 2015 46,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 44,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,656 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,195 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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L5 OSL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 L5 OSL, 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 L5 OSL registered?

L5 OSL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is L5 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 OSL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 OSL have outstanding finance?

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