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S106 BNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,570 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s front brake back plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,975 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded but covered in grease so unable to test correctly

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,221 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,740 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 103,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 71,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,266 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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S106 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S106 BNT, 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 S106 BNT registered?

S106 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S106 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 BNT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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