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GIB 76

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,514 mi
Last recorded113,514 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 76
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 113,183 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 110,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 106,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,578 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,822 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,312 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW .OK AT TIME OF MOT

OSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW .OK AT TIME OF MOT

OSR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,081 miles

front tyres minimum tread depth on 3.0mm

rear tyres minimum tread depth on 2.5mm

Pass 29 May 2012 82,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 80,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 19 May 2010 78,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 73,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 69,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2008 69,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 64,653 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUSTY & WEAK

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 10 May 2006 60,629 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in wall of o/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 60,629 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut in wall of o/s/f tyre

oil leak

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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GIB 76 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GIB 76, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIB 76 registered?

GIB 76 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is GIB 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIB 76 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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