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G1 AMG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,912 mi
Last recorded52,912 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

RegistrationG1 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 52,912 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 51,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 50,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 46,577 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,542 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,350 miles

exhaust has loose baffle ? rattling ;

smell of fuel at rear pump /filter assembly ; no visable leak ;

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,616 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,124 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 26,124 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,578 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,509 miles

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

Offside 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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G1 AMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 G1 AMG, 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 G1 AMG registered?

G1 AMG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is G1 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 AMG 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.

Does G1 AMG have outstanding finance?

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