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S75 FNH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 102,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,150 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,672 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,595 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 30 May 2013 89,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering idler has slight play

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf and osf shock absorber top rubber mountings starting to fall apart

Fail 30 Mar 2011 82,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf and osf shock absorber top rubber mountings starting to fall apart

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate damaged

rear number plate perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

brake light in boot lid not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 71,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

brake light in boot lid not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,094 miles

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,471 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,614 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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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S75 FNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 S75 FNH, 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 S75 FNH registered?

S75 FNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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