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S500 PWG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 PWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 78,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,684 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,197 miles

o/s/front tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,205 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,887 miles

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 Front 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 30 Mar 2007 50,041 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,448 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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S500 PWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S500 PWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 PWG registered?

S500 PWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S500 PWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 PWG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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