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R384 BLH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,085 mi
Last recorded104,085 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 BLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering linkages (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake slight poor operation

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,460 miles

Both front wheel has minimal play present

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel present

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 103,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wheel has minimal play present

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel present

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre edges worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,523 miles

front pads worn and deteriorated

front tyres worn

hand brake travel high

oil leak present

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,510 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,327 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,458 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,507 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 79,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,290 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,148 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,493 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,817 miles

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

Offside 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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R384 BLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R384 BLH, 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 R384 BLH registered?

R384 BLH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R384 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 BLH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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