MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight oil leak from engine
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
neaside rear and offside rear tyres cracking †on outer shoulders. †require attention in near future
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S218 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 S218 JLM, 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 S218 JLM registered?
S218 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S218 JLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for S218 JLM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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