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H2 GEP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 GEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,018 miles

Very slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 64,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 63,136 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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 47,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,793 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 37,466 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,353 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 27,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,181 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 20,944 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 20,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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H2 GEP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,200cc 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 H2 GEP, 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 H2 GEP registered?

H2 GEP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is H2 GEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 GEP 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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