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S663 XRJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,676 mi
Last recorded51,676 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,676 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,152 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slight corroded

front and rear brake pipes covered with grease both sides

Fail 26 Jan 2016 50,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slight corroded

front and rear brake pipes covered with grease both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,426 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,427 miles

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

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

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

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

chip to zone a of windscreen

damage to drivers door mirror

slight play to inner steering joints and idle arms

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,743 miles

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

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

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 27 Oct 2009 43,053 miles

Nearside 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 30 Oct 2008 40,799 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 22 Oct 2007 35,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,752 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S663 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S663 XRJ, 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 S663 XRJ registered?

S663 XRJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S663 XRJ safe to buy?

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