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A1 JWU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 125,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 125,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 125,120 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms/components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 125,115 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper fixing loose in chassis bracket (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms/components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 124,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smearing front wiper blade

Pass 13 May 2022 124,205 miles

Offside Front Corrosion on osf metal brake pipe close to where it attaches to flexi

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 124,011 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 124,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 123,439 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 120,745 miles

corrosion on brake pipes front to back

corrosion on exghaust

corrosion on fuel pipes around petrol tank

slight corrosion on rear of sills both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 118,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,575 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 117,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 116,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near fuel tank fuel pipe corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 114,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,492 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 103,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 101,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 99,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,032 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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A1 JWU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A1 JWU, 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 A1 JWU registered?

A1 JWU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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