MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,389 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front wiper poor
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
advise budget repair to exhaust
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise budget repair to exhaust
advise osr tyre worn to 2mm
advise shallow cut in nsf tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S488 KLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 S488 KLX, 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 S488 KLX?
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What year was S488 KLX registered?
S488 KLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 1998.
Is S488 KLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S488 KLX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S488 KLX have outstanding finance?
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