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S429 MBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 MBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 126,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 125,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 125,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 119,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,172 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 100,172 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,892 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 66,562 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 39,783 miles

baffels loose in exhaust front pipe

srs lamp lit on ins cluster

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,393 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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S429 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S429 MBY, 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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S429 MBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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