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LOI 7116

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (23 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,418 mi
Last recorded33,418 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOI 7116
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

23 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 33,418 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,266 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,609 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING RAM (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 31,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,601 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 24,473 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 18,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 13,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 13,033 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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LOI 7116 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 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 LOI 7116, 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 LOI 7116 registered?

LOI 7116 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is LOI 7116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOI 7116 shows 23 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 LOI 7116 have outstanding finance?

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