MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body sills and under body shields restrict examination of some components.
shields on inner and outer sills,underbodyetc, restrict examination* some corrosion of front inner brake discs*
headlamp aims on aim limits* front indicators losing orange effect - just ok* shields on inner and outersills,underbody,etc, restrict examination* some perisheing oftyres* surface corrosion on various components andrust proofing in evidence*
clutter removed from car before test* shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination*minor perishing of tyres* wiper clearance poor* electric headlamp adjusters not working* front indicators losing orange effect*
all testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
wiper clearance poor* shields on outer sills, underbody, etc,restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limits* front indicators losing orange effect - but ok*
headlamp aims on low limit* wiper clearance poor* brake pads getting lowin general* rear exhaust repaired*
shields on underbody restrict examination* headlamps on upper aim limit* slight surface corrosion on brake discs* exhaust repaired and sound at time of test*
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN* HEADLAMP IMAGES A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS*THICK CARPETS AND SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY, OUTER SILLS, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS* INDICATORS LOOSING ORANGE EFFECT* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN BUT OK* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED AND A LITTLE NOISEY*
exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limikts, reae transverse brake pipe just beginning to corrode.
OS HEADLIGHT AIM ON UPPER AIM LIMIT* UNABLE TO INSPECT INNER AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS/THICK CARPETS* FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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R298 FEX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 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 R298 FEX, 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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R298 FEX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is R298 FEX safe to buy?
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