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B6 WCA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,662 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 83,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,743 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,519 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,107 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,488 miles

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s washer blocked

Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s washer blocked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,965 miles

NSF washer jet is not working.

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

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing close to cords.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

NSF washer jet is not working.

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

OSF tyre inner edge is wearing close to cords.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 70,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,680 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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B6 WCA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B6 WCA, 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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B6 WCA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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