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S732 VGY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,091 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 71,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,527 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre outer wall deteriorating

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,020 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 51,240 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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S732 VGY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S732 VGY, 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 S732 VGY registered?

S732 VGY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S732 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S732 VGY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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