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W298 EEB

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,535 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,505 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,991 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

Offside Front Inner tyre slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 69,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 49,776 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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W298 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 W298 EEB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W298 EEB registered?

W298 EEB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W298 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W298 EEB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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