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R257 AGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,520 mi
Last recorded73,520 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 AGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 73,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly perished 245/40/18/97w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 73,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall multiple bulges 245/40/18/97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,717 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underbody/suspension

Fail 25 Nov 2021 72,717 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underbody/suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,692 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,532 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 71,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front indicator lense missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,823 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,185 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,642 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 40,869 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,869 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 39,688 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on inner side wall

Pass 19 May 2007 38,254 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,593 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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R257 AGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R257 AGC, 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 R257 AGC registered?

R257 AGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R257 AGC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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