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S499 LAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,705 mi
Last recorded152,705 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 152,705 miles

Exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,999 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Fail 29 Aug 2018 151,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

Pass 23 Jun 2016 151,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Feb 2015 151,507 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 148,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 144,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,957 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 132,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,014 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 99,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,456 miles

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

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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S499 LAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 S499 LAB, 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 S499 LAB registered?

S499 LAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S499 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 LAB 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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