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S1 LNM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,377 mi
Last recorded89,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 LNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front panel near anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,387 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust mounting brackets brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight damage on outer rim

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,434 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,654 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,829 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,310 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,643 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,817 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,930 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 45,318 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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S1 LNM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S1 LNM, 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 S1 LNM registered?

S1 LNM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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