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47 JNM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

32,011 mi
Last recorded32,011 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 JNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 32,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 31,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 31,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 31,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 30,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 30,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 29,982 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 29,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,010 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 27,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,925 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 25,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,248 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,179 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,412 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,483 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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47 JNM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 47 JNM, 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 47 JNM registered?

47 JNM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is 47 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 JNM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 47 JNM have outstanding finance?

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