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S731 UMY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

160,424 mi
Last recorded160,424 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 UMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 160,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 160,424 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 159,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes cracked but not worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 159,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to anti-roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes cracked but not worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight rear brake imbalance, nearside effort lower

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,254 miles

Age related deterioration to all flexible brake hoses

Both front tyres showing perishing to sidewalls & wearing on inner & outer edges of tread patterns

Both rear coil springs badly corroded in lower sections

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside front (especially offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Intermediate exhaust silencer corroded & leaking exhaust gases (minor)

Misting of oil from power steering pipe under bonnet by alternator

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play/movement in steering rack ball joints not excessive

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe/chassis showing age related corrosion in several areas but none deemed structurally weakened.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,254 miles

Age related deterioration to all flexible brake hoses

Both front tyres showing perishing to sidewalls & wearing on inner & outer edges of tread patterns

Both rear coil springs badly corroded in lower sections

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside front (especially offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Intermediate exhaust silencer corroded & leaking exhaust gases (minor)

Misting of oil from power steering pipe under bonnet by alternator

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play/movement in steering rack ball joints not excessive

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear subframe/chassis showing age related corrosion in several areas but none deemed structurally weakened.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 151,140 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 141,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 133,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 122,789 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,214 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,122 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 95,122 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,127 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 77,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Mar 2007 73,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 70,474 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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S731 UMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S731 UMY, 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 S731 UMY registered?

S731 UMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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