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OGS 7

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGS 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,091 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,063 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,775 miles

misting of oil on gearbox

surface corrosion on undercarriage of vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2019 80,775 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

misting of oil on gearbox

surface corrosion on undercarriage of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,381 miles

Nearside slight play in steering pivot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,825 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 78,825 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 77,313 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,221 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

engine oil leak

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

slight play in steering idler bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,117 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,400 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,972 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 52,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,299 miles

Steering linkage slight play †Slight play both bottom ball joints †front & rear pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,584 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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OGS 7 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OGS 7, 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 OGS 7 registered?

OGS 7 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OGS 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGS 7 shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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