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1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,586 mi
Last recorded26,586 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 BH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 26,586 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 26,066 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 26,066 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 25,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,529 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,084 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 21 Aug 2018 21,534 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Sep 2017 21,255 miles

Unusually long brake pedal travel

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth on the limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 20,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,401 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,752 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,723 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.7mm

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,799 miles

Some movement in the nearside rear lower suspension arm, outer bush.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 16,791 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing outer shoulder

Some movement in the nearside rear lower suspension arm, outer bush.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,823 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Brake pedal feels soft with unusually long travel

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,890 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,425 miles

Both front tyres wearing outside edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,693 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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44 BH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 44 BH, 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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44 BH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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