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S465 LLX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,634 mi
Last recorded39,634 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,621 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,621 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 39,615 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,604 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 28,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,358 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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S465 LLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S465 LLX, 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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How do I check the history of S465 LLX?

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What year was S465 LLX registered?

S465 LLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S465 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S465 LLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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