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28 NMY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

69,691 mi
Last recorded69,691 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 NMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Across Front of Spare Wheel Wee (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across Central Section of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Wheel Well to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across Central Section of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 69,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across Central Section of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Wheel Well to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across Central Section of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 69,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 69,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 67,868 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 66,760 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 May 2020 66,272 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,034 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 65,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,974 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,905 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,941 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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28 NMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 28 NMY, 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 28 NMY registered?

28 NMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is 28 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 NMY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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