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MIA 2323

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,742 mi
Last recorded131,742 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIA 2323
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Fog light bulb not working at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre got cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Offside Front Tyre got cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Offside Rear Tyre got cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Fail 4 Aug 2017 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Fog light bulb not working at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre got cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Offside Front Tyre got cuts in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre got cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 3 Aug 2015 126,519 miles

o/s/r tyre has small cut in outer sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,294 miles

Oil leak

n/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,514 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 109,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 109,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 102,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust rear section"first silencer" corroded & deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of all testable areas

slight weep of fluid from steering damper

Fail 11 Jun 2010 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust rear section"first silencer" corroded & deteriorated

offside rear brake effort down

rear brake discs rusty on inner & outer faces

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of all testable areas

slight weep of fluid from steering damper

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,640 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 29 May 2009 95,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

undertray & sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 10 May 2008 93,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 90,104 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Fail 21 May 2007 90,104 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 69,102 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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MIA 2323 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MIA 2323, 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 MIA 2323 registered?

MIA 2323 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is MIA 2323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIA 2323 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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