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E3 PSY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,537 mi
Last recorded66,537 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 66,537 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 66,082 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 65,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,894 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,709 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 62,184 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,380 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,380 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 44,098 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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E3 PSY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E3 PSY, 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 E3 PSY registered?

E3 PSY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is E3 PSY safe to buy?

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