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S664 KBW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,901 mi
Last recorded83,901 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS664 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,901 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,726 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 83,700 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,215 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 83,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 81,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 80,153 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 79,908 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 79,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,994 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust heatshields on downpipe

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside front window doesnt open

parking brake travel

slight play offside front lower balljoint

Fail 11 May 2010 74,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust heatshields on downpipe

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limits

offside front window doesnt open

parking brake travel

slight play offside front lower balljoint

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,945 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 69,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,457 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,373 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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S664 KBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S664 KBW, 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 S664 KBW registered?

S664 KBW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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