MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,016 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
BAS/ESP amber lights
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S81 HGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 S81 HGC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S81 HGC?
You can check the full history of S81 HGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S81 HGC registered?
S81 HGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 1998.
Is S81 HGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S81 HGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S81 HGC have outstanding finance?
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