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S346 EBX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,670 mi
Last recorded88,670 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS346 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,644 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Feb 2022 88,515 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 87,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Center exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2019 86,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,195 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 73,100 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,621 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,586 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 67,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 64,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,660 miles

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

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Pass 11 Oct 2008 58,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 53,592 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,938 miles

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

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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S346 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S346 EBX, 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 S346 EBX registered?

S346 EBX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S346 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S346 EBX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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