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G2 SOH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 111,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 109,135 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 108,395 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 108,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 106,988 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 102,557 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 10,257 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,100 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 91,755 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,161 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,161 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,719 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 67,674 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,188 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 53,715 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,426 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged outer edge not exposing cords

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre damaged inner wall not exposing cords

Slight movement detected in N/S steering idler

Pass 22 Dec 2005 47,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 47,264 miles

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

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

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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G2 SOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 G2 SOH, 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 G2 SOH registered?

G2 SOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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