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H1 GLJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,938 mi
Last recorded83,938 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 GLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,996 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 81,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 79,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 79,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,418 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 77,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,575 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,899 miles

Front Power steering drive belt is cracking.

Front Steering damper is weak but not leaking fluid.

Front Steering idler bush has slight play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 68,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,497 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,588 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jan 2009 50,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,044 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,405 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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H1 GLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H1 GLJ, 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 H1 GLJ registered?

H1 GLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is H1 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H1 GLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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