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662 JON

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,337 mi
Last recorded78,337 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration662 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 78,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,035 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,795 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,491 miles

advise all brake discs corroded

advise all tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,055 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 65,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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662 JON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 662 JON, 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 662 JON registered?

662 JON is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 662 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 662 JON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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