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GOI 796

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOI 796
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,952 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody and components has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 87,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,447 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,380 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 87,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 87,015 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,369 miles

nail on offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edge plus nail inside

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,197 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,197 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,857 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,948 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,289 miles

Advise all tyres worn low, near side front on limit

Fail 4 Sep 2010 68,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise all tyres worn low, near side front on limit

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,747 miles

Steering damper leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,520 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,441 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 48,360 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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GOI 796 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GOI 796, 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 GOI 796 registered?

GOI 796 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is GOI 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GOI 796 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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