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D11 ABP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 ABP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 76,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,729 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 69,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,216 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,779 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,932 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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D11 ABP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 D11 ABP, 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 D11 ABP registered?

D11 ABP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is D11 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 ABP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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