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MBZ 1050

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 1050
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 93,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,599 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 80,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

front pads 80% left

rear pads 50% left

small cut side wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front pads 80% left

rear pads 50% left

small cut side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,956 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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MBZ 1050 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBZ 1050, 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 MBZ 1050 registered?

MBZ 1050 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is MBZ 1050 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 1050 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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