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WOT 353

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,569 mi
Last recorded94,569 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOT 353
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,550 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 92,541 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,036 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,284 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,229 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 84,160 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,050 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,986 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 19 Oct 2011 83,986 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,727 miles

air bag light on

slight play in n/s steering idler arm inner ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,473 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wiper starting to smear

Fail 10 Dec 2008 79,473 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen wiper starting to smear

Pass 14 Dec 2007 75,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,761 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,378 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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WOT 353 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WOT 353, 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 WOT 353 registered?

WOT 353 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is WOT 353 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WOT 353 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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