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F11 PJG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 PJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,743 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 52,854 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering assist damper (2.1.5 (a))

Underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,558 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering assist damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 52,432 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering assist damper (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,811 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight leak on steering damper

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,662 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,219 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,191 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,699 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,199 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,172 miles

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

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

all four tyres have cracking to edge of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,329 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,871 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate on side walls front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,703 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,099 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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F11 PJG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 F11 PJG, 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 F11 PJG registered?

F11 PJG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is F11 PJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 PJG 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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