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B13 JKM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,780 mi
Last recorded68,780 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,393 miles

GUARDS FITTED TO FRONT OF VEHICLE

Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 65,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,907 miles

High level brake light inop

Middle exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,205 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,713 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,579 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 46,187 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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B13 JKM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B13 JKM, 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 B13 JKM registered?

B13 JKM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B13 JKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JKM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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