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T41 YKE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,087 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 88,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,537 miles

NSF indicator lense broken

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,537 miles

NSF indicator lense broken

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 86,425 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,425 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 245/45R17 95W (2mm) wear badly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 245/45R17 95W (2mm) wear badly on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,615 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,019 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,020 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,020 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,678 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,988 miles

n/s bonnet catch in op

Fail 26 Mar 2009 62,988 miles

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

n/s bonnet catch in op

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,520 miles

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

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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T41 YKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T41 YKE, 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 T41 YKE registered?

T41 YKE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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