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C1 SAH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

169,423 mi
Last recorded169,423 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 SAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 169,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 168,554 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front to back whole underbody including suspension have underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2023 167,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 164,645 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 164,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 159,893 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 154,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,178 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall slight cut

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2019 151,178 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall slight cut

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 147,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 142,695 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs corroded front,rear coilsprings heavily corroded in cups

Fail 12 Sep 2017 142,695 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil springs corroded front,rear coilsprings heavily corroded in cups

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust box corroded

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 126,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,601 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,291 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,593 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,637 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 72,058 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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C1 SAH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C1 SAH, 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 C1 SAH registered?

C1 SAH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C1 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 SAH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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