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E7 NUG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 NUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 112,603 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 111,101 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 109,100 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,683 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 103,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 100,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering arm ball joint dust cover badly perished

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering arm ball joint dust cover badly perished

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 96,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,636 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 87,375 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 85,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 84,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,344 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,391 miles

slight wear to nearside rear tyre on centre tread

Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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E7 NUG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 E7 NUG, 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 E7 NUG registered?

E7 NUG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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