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185 ELD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,752 mi
Last recorded65,752 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 ELD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 65,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 65,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,017 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,835 miles

Diff has slightly Oil Leak (rear)

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,420 miles

Rear Diff has slightly Oil Leak .

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,813 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,212 miles

•Rear Diff has slightly Oil Leak .

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,320 miles

Rear Diff has slightly Oil Leak .

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,151 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,040 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,634 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2008 49,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,807 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 41,776 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 41,776 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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185 ELD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 185 ELD, 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 185 ELD registered?

185 ELD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is 185 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 ELD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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