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ACE 741

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACE 741
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 72,851 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 72,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,244 miles

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,251 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2022 68,959 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 68,959 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 66,387 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,123 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,885 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,188 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,801 miles

Brake performance requirement only just met.

Damage to windscreen outside drivers view of the road

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,205 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,370 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,743 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,018 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Evidence of previous slight fuel leak in area of pump/filter no leak visible when tested but requires investigation.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,018 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Evidence of previous slight fuel leak in area of pump/filter no leak visible when tested but requires investigation.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,266 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,084 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,191 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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ACE 741 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 ACE 741, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACE 741?

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What year was ACE 741 registered?

ACE 741 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is ACE 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACE 741 shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACE 741 have outstanding finance?

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