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S706 BGT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,707 mi
Last recorded163,707 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 BGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 163,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left bank (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 163,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left bank (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,122 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 160,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,853 miles

Both front metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Aug 2020 158,837 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 157,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 156,439 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 156,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 155,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 154,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 154,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 151,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 151,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 145,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 136,504 miles

unable to fully inspect coil springs

Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,176 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2008 110,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,181 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,940 miles

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

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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S706 BGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S706 BGT, 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 S706 BGT registered?

S706 BGT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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