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R260 PPE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,582 mi
Last recorded138,582 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 PPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 138,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 131,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 122,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 116,657 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 115,992 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 104,390 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 99,264 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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R260 PPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R260 PPE, 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

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What year was R260 PPE registered?

R260 PPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R260 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 PPE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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