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S240 PNK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 PNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 105,638 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,385 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 105,354 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 104,532 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 99,253 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Head lam aim slight high

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,892 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,651 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 75,698 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 75,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 66,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 59,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 59,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,952 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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S240 PNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S240 PNK, 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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S240 PNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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