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AMG 605L

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,336 mi
Last recorded108,336 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMG 605L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,784 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 106,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,153 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,153 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,509 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,566 miles

Front steering damper is weeping slightly

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 102,865 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 98,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,944 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 83,043 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,380 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,887 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre wear

ub0nable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,683 miles

Oil leak

handbrake long

rear n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 71,878 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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AMG 605L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AMG 605L, 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 AMG 605L registered?

AMG 605L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is AMG 605L safe to buy?

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