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R113 SER

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 SER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 109,766 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 8 Jan 2015 108,425 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,062 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 106,062 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake backplate slightly distorted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,431 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 97,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,701 miles

both front coil springs very rusty

centre exhaust box corroded

rear brake pipes (light corrosion)

rear coil springs rusty

slight exhaust blow centre joint

Pass 3 Dec 2007 90,596 miles

both front top suspension mount bushes staring to split

both front tyres low on edges

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 1 Dec 2006 72,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

plastic side skirts fitted

rear brake pads wearing

rear registration plate starting to discolour

Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

engine under tray fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension arms

rear number plate water marked

sill covers fitted

tested in wet conditions

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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R113 SER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R113 SER, 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 R113 SER registered?

R113 SER is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R113 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 SER shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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