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LKZ 2429

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 2429
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,062 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 May 2024 71,493 miles

Underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,122 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2022 70,684 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,410 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroding

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 69,940 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,665 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,342 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,240 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,240 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 63,762 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 60,693 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 58,045 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 54,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 50,226 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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LKZ 2429 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LKZ 2429, 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 LKZ 2429 registered?

LKZ 2429 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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