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A11 HMH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Purple Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,153 mi
Last recorded36,153 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 36,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 33,676 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 32,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,566 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 32,011 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 30,327 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 29,404 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,391 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 26,336 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2015 25,627 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 24,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade smearing screen slightly.

Pass 22 May 2012 23,624 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,529 miles

Windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 20,994 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,205 miles

Advise boot stop lights not working. Slightly damp steering arm damper.

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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A11 HMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Purple with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A11 HMH, 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 A11 HMH registered?

A11 HMH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is A11 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 HMH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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