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BNZ 224

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 224
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 61,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 61,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,094 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 61,094 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,936 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,724 miles

Both rear brake disc faces corroded

Both rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Engine oil leaks

N/s/r tyre worn to service limits and carcass starting to deteriorate

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and bald on inner edge

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,693 miles

General deterioration to all tyre carcasses

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

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

Service wear to all brake discs

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 52,871 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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BNZ 224 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BNZ 224, 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

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What year was BNZ 224 registered?

BNZ 224 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is BNZ 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 224 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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