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S332 AGK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS332 AGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,417 miles

Centre stop lamp not working but told it has been disconnected

Oil leak

Slight chaff on O/S/R fuel pipe

Small cracks to both front tyres

Pass 21 May 2012 72,905 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 72,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,339 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 71,095 miles

front tyres perished

horn deteriorating

rear jack pads missing

brake pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,395 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,574 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 64,574 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

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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S332 AGK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S332 AGK, 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 S332 AGK registered?

S332 AGK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S332 AGK safe to buy?

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