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S28 OMC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 OMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,177 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,045 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,043 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 114,299 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 109,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 99,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2007 91,637 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

3 nails in n/s rear tyre and 3 nails in o/s rear tyre

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 76,311 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2006 76,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre has two nails embeded in the tread

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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S28 OMC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S28 OMC, 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 S28 OMC registered?

S28 OMC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S28 OMC safe to buy?

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