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A15 HDL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 86,806 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 86,806 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,976 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,144 miles

Nearside slight play nearside steering drop arm

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2021 81,843 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play nearside steering drop arm

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 78,992 miles

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,066 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,134 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,331 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r brake hose just starting to crack

Pass 21 Jul 2007 44,146 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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A15 HDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 A15 HDL, 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 A15 HDL registered?

A15 HDL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A15 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 HDL 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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