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S665 NCS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,643 mi
Last recorded53,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,643 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 53,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,468 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 52,466 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blow at cats (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front accelerator pedal sticking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,688 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

sills covered

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

sills covered

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,349 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED/CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED . EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear suspension components corroded sills covered in plastic cut in kerb band nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2014 49,274 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear suspension components corroded sills covered in plastic cut in kerb band nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 39,708 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,674 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,930 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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S665 NCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S665 NCS, 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 S665 NCS registered?

S665 NCS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S665 NCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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