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R502 EGV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,000 mi
Last recorded153,000 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 153,000 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front rubber corrugated dust protector missing

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 151,412 miles

Central Rear h/level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter missing

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced two holes in lamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 151,412 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Central Rear h/level stop lamp inop

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter missing

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced two holes in lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 148,581 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner surface. (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp damaged and slight condensation.

n/s/f fog light damaged.

slight play in front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 148,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner surface. (3.5.1i)

n/s headlamp damaged and slight condensation.

n/s/f fog light damaged.

slight play in front outer anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,296 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged tank breather pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Front foglamp holed

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced 2 holes (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 144,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp holed

n/s/f shocker gaitor adrift & damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 138,776 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlamp.

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

n/s/f fog lamp smashed.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight oil leak

Slight play in n/s/f steering idler

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

main beam flasher not working

o/s/f indicator lense missing

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s headlamp glass chipped.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s headlamp glass chipped and condensated.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 122,611 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

N/S headlight lens holed.

N/S steering idler slightly worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 122,611 miles

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes are worn.

Front brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

N/S headlight lens holed.

N/S steering idler slightly worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 118,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damage but function not afected

Pass 9 Jan 2008 112,422 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center exhauste mounting poor condition

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2008 112,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center exhauste mounting poor condition

n/s headlamp damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2007 105,043 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 105,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 92,929 miles

n/s/f headlamp slightly condensated but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 225/55x16w

Fail 11 Jan 2006 92,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

n/s/f headlamp slightly condensated but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 225/55x16w

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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R502 EGV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R502 EGV, 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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R502 EGV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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