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R32 OGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 OGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 125,481 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,194 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,486 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 123,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,016 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

front tyres low on raised edges

Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside rear tyre wall

front tyres low on raised edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil leak from sump area

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 62,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,001 miles

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

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

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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R32 OGT 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 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 R32 OGT, 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 R32 OGT registered?

R32 OGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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