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G5 DYL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,809 mi
Last recorded130,809 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 DYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 130,809 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 130,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 128,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 127,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 123,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 123,909 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 3mm and inner tread to shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 3mm and inner tread to shoulder void of tread 245/45r17 99y (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2014 119,081 miles

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

back box has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2013 117,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 115,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 106,669 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 DYL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G5 DYL, 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 DYL registered?

G5 DYL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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