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S45 GVL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,647 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,997 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2021 108,822 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,788 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,246 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 92,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,708 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,708 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Grabbing (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 80,835 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,443 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,054 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,680 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,794 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,592 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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S45 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S45 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S45 GVL registered?

S45 GVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S45 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 GVL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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