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S35 CSF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,148 mi
Last recorded65,148 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 65,148 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2021 64,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 63,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 62,069 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 62,069 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front O bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring insecure rear headlamp adjuster (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 59,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 59,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,648 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 52,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 44,358 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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S35 CSF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S35 CSF, 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 S35 CSF registered?

S35 CSF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S35 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 CSF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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