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S34 JGW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,462 mi
Last recorded80,462 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,198 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,304 miles

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Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,913 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,257 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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S34 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S34 JGW, 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 S34 JGW registered?

S34 JGW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S34 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S34 JGW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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