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CFB 90

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFB 90
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2026 96,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 96,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,374 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 94,661 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 93,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,747 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded next to steering idler (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm pivot has slight movement when steering rocked side to side (2.2.B.1g)

fuel cap seal cracked/perished on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,445 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 87,445 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,072 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

windscreen wiper blade smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,268 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,112 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,452 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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CFB 90 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 CFB 90, 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 CFB 90 registered?

CFB 90 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is CFB 90 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFB 90 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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