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P26 ALX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,079 mi
Last recorded49,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 ALX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 49,079 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,582 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,165 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 47,441 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 47,438 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has movement indicating adjustment required

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush is separating (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 47,168 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,821 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,612 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,643 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,060 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,847 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,847 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,239 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 31,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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P26 ALX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P26 ALX, 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 P26 ALX registered?

P26 ALX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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