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D700 PHD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,810 mi
Last recorded39,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD700 PHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 39,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 39,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 38,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 32,002 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 30,486 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 29,404 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,064 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 28,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,973 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,794 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,871 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,490 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,228 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,122 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 17,188 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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D700 PHD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D700 PHD, 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 D700 PHD registered?

D700 PHD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is D700 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D700 PHD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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