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S322 AKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 141,273 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 137,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear brake discs pitted & rusty

Pass 27 May 2009 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 103,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 89,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 89,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,739 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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S322 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S322 AKP, 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 S322 AKP registered?

S322 AKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S322 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S322 AKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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