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3539 VW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,017 mi
Last recorded101,017 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3539 VW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 97,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,267 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,212 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,212 miles

Emissions not tested Bottom Pulley damper broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,912 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,888 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,451 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 69,450 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,973 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,614 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,235 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,581 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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3539 VW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 3539 VW, 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 3539 VW registered?

3539 VW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is 3539 VW safe to buy?

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