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R1 JVD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 JVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 101,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 98,519 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 91,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 91,253 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 87,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 35,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,538 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,097 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,097 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 62,655 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,550 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 56,419 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R1 JVD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R1 JVD, 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 R1 JVD registered?

R1 JVD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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