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S467 UTD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,866 mi
Last recorded108,866 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 UTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust under body

Fail 25 May 2023 108,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust under body

Pass 16 Aug 2021 106,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened also bush's worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear rear axle and differential corroded and sub-frame

Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,735 miles

Centre rear exhaust system outer casing corroded

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

slight play in steering drag links

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,787 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2013 99,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 99,303 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 96,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 94,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 94,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 86,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Number Plate Rear Water Marks Not Obscuring letters

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,566 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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S467 UTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S467 UTD, 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 S467 UTD registered?

S467 UTD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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