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P1 WHH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,077 mi
Last recorded98,077 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 WHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 98,077 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential casing corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 97,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 97,463 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,455 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 97,246 miles

Rear diff corroded

exhaust join clamps corroded

front & rear suspension corroded

fuel & brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,810 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 96,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,682 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,476 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,402 miles

Cannot inspect rear springs

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,113 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 78,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 64,955 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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P1 WHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P1 WHH, 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

How do I check the history of P1 WHH?

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What year was P1 WHH registered?

P1 WHH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is P1 WHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 WHH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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