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D20 SJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,872 mi
Last recorded86,872 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 SJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,946 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine oil level on min

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,842 miles

Brake hose ferrules/brake hoses painted.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside steering idler has slight play.

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Wiper smears

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,033 miles

Both front brake hose and ferrules painted/covered.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various painted/covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low and scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 17 Aug 2021 77,033 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front brake hose and ferrules painted/covered.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various painted/covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low and scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in stone chip / underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive advise further investigation / only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres slightly stepped / wearing on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in stone chip / underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive advise further investigation / only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres slightly stepped / wearing on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,420 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,644 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,644 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,731 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,144 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pipes and hoses painted, unable to fully inspect

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes painted, un able to fully inspect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

un able to fully inspect brake pipes as painted

wiper smears

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check condition of brake hoses and pipes due to them being painted

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,381 miles

slight sidewall damage to nsf tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,721 miles

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

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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D20 SJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D20 SJL, 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 D20 SJL registered?

D20 SJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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The MOT history for D20 SJL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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