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S747 TKG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 TKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jun 2021 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jun 2020 72,607 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2019 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in light lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,757 miles

Central exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

long travel on brake pedal

under body components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,400 miles

both front tyres cracking around the tread

Fail 8 Apr 2017 71,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking around the tread

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,048 miles

front tyres cracking around the tread

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,852 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 68,825 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 67,300 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,019 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 59,227 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,472 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,916 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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S747 TKG 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 78.9%.

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 S747 TKG, 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 S747 TKG registered?

S747 TKG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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