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M44 BYL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,020 mi
Last recorded96,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 95,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,766 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,732 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 95,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 95,222 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,854 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 90,457 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sideall damage.

Pass 9 May 2007 72,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 67,179 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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M44 BYL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M44 BYL, 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 M44 BYL registered?

M44 BYL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is M44 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 BYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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