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G5 AFM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,854 mi
Last recorded49,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 AFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 49,854 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,431 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 44,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 43,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,984 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

bonnet underfelt insecure

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,374 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,707 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 3mm outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,785 miles

Offside Front 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 22 Sep 2010 33,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,850 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 16,503 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,731 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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G5 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 G5 AFM, 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 G5 AFM registered?

G5 AFM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is G5 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 AFM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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