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S186 GGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,475 mi
Last recorded109,475 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 GGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 109,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,921 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION /STEERING CORRODED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ACROSS FLOOR PAN (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,701 miles

Advise front and rear coil springs corroded.

Advise metal brake pipes corroded rear.

Advise nearside door mirror glass not fitted.

Advise offside front tyre perished and split.

Advise slight oil leak from rear diff unit.

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 107,709 miles

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front and rear coil springs corroding

advise rear diff seals weeping

Fail 11 Feb 2015 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front and rear coil springs corroding

advise rear diff seals weeping

Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all coil springs corroding

advise both front lower ball joint dust covers perishing

advise front anti-roll bar bushes worn

advise near side front fog lamp damaged

advise rear diff weeping

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,216 miles

advise all coil springs corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust centre section mounting cracked-slight blow

advise front brake discs worn

advise front lower ball joint gaitors perishing

advise near side front fog lamp lense damaged

advise power steering damper and pipes weeping

advise rear diff weeping

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,231 miles

advise both rear tyres tread wearing low,perishing and balding inner edges

advise front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

advise parking brake requires adjustment

advise srs warning light on

Fail 7 Jan 2011 91,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 88,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,722 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 76,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,965 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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S186 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S186 GGP, 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 S186 GGP registered?

S186 GGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S186 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 GGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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