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S2 RSU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,932 mi
Last recorded64,932 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 64,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,671 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2019 64,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,897 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,735 miles

Rear differential leaking

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,205 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,180 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 62,065 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,926 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 60,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,040 miles

hi-level stop lamp inoperative.nearside park brake performance low.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,760 miles

all four brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Dec 2006 54,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 52,715 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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S2 RSU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S2 RSU, 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 S2 RSU registered?

S2 RSU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S2 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 RSU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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