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S789 AGJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,695 mi
Last recorded65,695 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake backing plate very corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 65,695 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate very corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 65,690 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate very corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded but still prevents exhaust leaks.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,723 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust excessively corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust excessively corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock top mount bush split/ perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 64,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock top mount bush split/ perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,394 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,476 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 57,355 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,295 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,616 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 49,616 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,846 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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S789 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 S789 AGJ, 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 S789 AGJ registered?

S789 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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