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R582 BLD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,274 mi
Last recorded120,274 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,880 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 101,888 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 582,724 miles

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

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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R582 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R582 BLD, 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 R582 BLD registered?

R582 BLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R582 BLD safe to buy?

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