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350 AB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,931 mi
Last recorded83,931 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 AB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,931 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,773 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 82,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,734 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,902 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,544 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,430 miles

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn heavily on outside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low [edges low]

Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low [edges low]

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,543 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 64,746 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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350 AB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 350 AB, 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 350 AB registered?

350 AB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is 350 AB safe to buy?

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