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R579 BLK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,301 mi
Last recorded103,301 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 May 2019 103,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 98,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 96,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 83,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,998 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,473 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 53,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 43,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,556 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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R579 BLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R579 BLK, 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 R579 BLK registered?

R579 BLK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R579 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R579 BLK shows 13 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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