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S792 OPX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 46,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,023 miles

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

steeringbox is wet

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,890 miles

steering box is wet

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,817 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

steering box is damp

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering damper is weak.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,892 miles

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

brake fluid low

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2006 28,892 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BRAKE FLUID IS LOW

O/S/F/ INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHIT LIGHT

O/S/R/ TYRE DEEP CUT IN TREAD

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 25,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/ DOOR MIRROR LOOSE & GONE OFF COLOOR

RIP IN N/S/F/ TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

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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S792 OPX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S792 OPX, 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 S792 OPX registered?

S792 OPX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S792 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S792 OPX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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