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S183 APK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 97,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,874 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,909 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,951 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,340 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 6 Jul 2009 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,638 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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S183 APK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S183 APK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S183 APK registered?

S183 APK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S183 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 APK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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