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S291 LGO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,320 mi
Last recorded164,320 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 164,320 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 164,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 163,727 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 163,720 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 158,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 149,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 127,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 127,169 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 118,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 100,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2005 76,288 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S291 LGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S291 LGO, 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 S291 LGO registered?

S291 LGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S291 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 LGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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