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BNZ 998

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 998
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 97,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 95,072 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 91,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 89,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 86,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 83,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 80,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 78,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 76,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 74,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,687 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,986 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 67,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 66,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 64,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,507 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 51,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,803 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

travel on parking brake pedal could be improved

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 998 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 998, 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 29 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 BNZ 998?

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What year was BNZ 998 registered?

BNZ 998 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is BNZ 998 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 998 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 998 have outstanding finance?

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