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986 HP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,981 mi
Last recorded57,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration986 HP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 57,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,850 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 56,653 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 56,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,419 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,069 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 55,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,595 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,898 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,106 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2014 51,720 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2014 51,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2013 50,873 miles

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 22 May 2012 49,346 miles

Both metal brake pipes to rear hoses corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2011 47,899 miles

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

Pass 15 May 2010 46,090 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,950 miles

n/s bonnet catch n/w

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,347 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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986 HP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 986 HP, 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 986 HP registered?

986 HP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is 986 HP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 986 HP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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