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1 SSX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,860 mi
Last recorded42,860 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,860 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 42,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 42,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 41,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,717 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,247 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,465 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,041 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 29,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,887 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,100 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2007 21,138 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer parts of tread

Both rear tyres wearing onouter part of tread

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 14,304 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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1 SSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 1 SSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1 SSX?

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What year was 1 SSX registered?

1 SSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 1 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SSX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 SSX have outstanding finance?

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