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M100 OWN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,865 mi
Last recorded151,865 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 OWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 151,865 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 143,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 140,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 129,498 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre split to sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,006 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 115,264 miles

centre stop light is not working

Fail 4 Dec 2009 115,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre stop light is not working

Pass 9 Dec 2008 112,831 miles

n/s/ steering idler has play

o/s/f has a deep cut in the traed cordes may be showing

Fail 8 Dec 2008 112,831 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ steering idler has play

o/s/f has a deep cut in the traed cordes may be showing

Pass 15 Dec 2007 110,408 miles

both front brake hoses are starting to crack

off side front tyre has a cut in the tread

rear tyres are out of shape

wiper blade is deteriated

Pass 18 Dec 2006 108,306 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 108,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Heavy engine oil leak.

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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M100 OWN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M100 OWN, 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 M100 OWN registered?

M100 OWN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is M100 OWN safe to buy?

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