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S103 OPO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,496 mi
Last recorded118,496 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 OPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 118,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,328 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 115,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded between flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

middle exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,078 miles

Exhuast skin corrosion rear

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,077 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhuast skin corrosion rear

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

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,638 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,015 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 85,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,180 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,370 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 44,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 37,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,248 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 35,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON OFFSIDE FRONT HUB

Fail 25 Jul 2005 35,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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S103 OPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S103 OPO, 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 S103 OPO registered?

S103 OPO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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