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21 GSB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 GSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 69,246 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,639 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 66,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,841 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 64,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 60,885 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside differential seal leaking

Fail 19 May 2015 60,884 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside differential seal leaking

Pass 20 May 2014 56,934 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 56,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,533 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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21 GSB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,000cc 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 21 GSB, 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 21 GSB registered?

21 GSB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 21 GSB safe to buy?

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