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S403 KEG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Lpg 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,081 mi
Last recorded169,081 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 KEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 169,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear stop lamp disconnected

Pass 30 Nov 2012 161,435 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 161,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 153,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 137,630 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 127,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 109,352 miles

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

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

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

park brake nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2006 90,583 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 11 Nov 2005 67,821 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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S403 KEG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S403 KEG, 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 S403 KEG registered?

S403 KEG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S403 KEG safe to buy?

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