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G5 RLD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 40,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 39,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front suspension pipes corroded to valve block

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension pipes corroded and covered in under sealer

fuel cap seal cracked and perished

under seal all over underside

Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed

Fail 17 Nov 2023 39,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal cracking

underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,749 miles

underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed

Fail 10 Nov 2022 38,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

underfloor areas /underfloor components undersealed

Pass 23 Aug 2021 38,398 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 38,398 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit rodent damage (4.11 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

suspension warning on dash but working ok

Fail 9 Aug 2021 38,323 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

suspension pipes, corroded/covered in grease

Fail 5 Aug 2021 38,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,826 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,503 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 26 Nov 2018 37,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing indicator (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,531 miles

Advise both repeater lamps starting to go white.

Advise front suspension mounting points slight corrosion left and right lower arms.

Advise rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Advise right front indicator outer lens loose (no white light).

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 36,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Advise both repeater lamps starting to go white.

Advise front suspension mounting points slight corrosion left and right lower arms.

Advise rear suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Advise right front indicator outer lens loose (no white light).

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 36,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

surface corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 12 May 2016 35,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,261 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 28,354 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 25,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,352 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 RLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G5 RLD, 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 RLD registered?

G5 RLD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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