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222 KDX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,323 mi
Last recorded46,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 KDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 46,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 43,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 41,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 40,673 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

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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222 KDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 222 KDX, 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 222 KDX registered?

222 KDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 222 KDX safe to buy?

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