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S882 AJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,982 mi
Last recorded87,982 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,982 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,370 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,015 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,351 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,660 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 82,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,869 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,702 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 67,659 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 64,905 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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S882 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S882 AJL, 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

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What year was S882 AJL registered?

S882 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S882 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S882 AJL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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