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S522 KGD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 KGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,953 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s cat rattling

n/s front foglamp not workimg

n/s rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 20 May 2010 57,805 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 19 May 2010 57,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 56,368 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 56,368 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,429 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tracked on inner edge

slight flat spot on n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2005 49,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust has slight blow from middle section

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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S522 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S522 KGD, 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

How do I check the history of S522 KGD?

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What year was S522 KGD registered?

S522 KGD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S522 KGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 KGD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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