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S805 AGJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,473 mi
Last recorded79,473 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS805 AGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,119cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 79,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,919 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,452 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,978 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r slight cut on outer wall

Fail 10 Dec 2010 65,575 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,575 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,186 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

n/s and o/s front wheels have play

Fail 15 Dec 2009 62,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,739 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear pads becoming low

n/s/ door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f seat does not recline to allow access to rear seats

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has various deep cuts and starting to split

o/s/r brake flexi hose starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering damper oil contaminated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,261 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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S805 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S805 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 S805 AGJ registered?

S805 AGJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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