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TEZ 4456

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,340 mi
Last recorded102,340 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 4456
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,630 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 101,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 98,116 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 98,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,507 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 73,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,463 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 48,844 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service brake efficiency only 48%

slight cut in offside front tyre not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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TEZ 4456 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TEZ 4456, 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 TEZ 4456 registered?

TEZ 4456 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is TEZ 4456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 4456 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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