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S460 NLU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,095 mi
Last recorded38,095 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of nearside rear brake disc

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and side wall cracking

offside front tyre wearing on edges and side wall cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop light not working

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre side wall cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,362 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop light not working

condition rear number plate

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre side wall cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,084 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres side wall cracks

offside front tyre side wall cracks

under trays fitted /covers over door sills

Pass 24 Feb 2009 3,491 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

condition rear number plate

off side front tyre side wall cracks

offside rear tyre side wall cracks

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

condition rear number plate

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,681 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop light not working

condition rear number plate

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,956 miles

plastic covers over door sills

stone chips windscreen

under tray fitted

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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S460 NLU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S460 NLU, 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 S460 NLU registered?

S460 NLU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S460 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 NLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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