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J10 EFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,750 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,498 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,000 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,624 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,604 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 49,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,270 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,288 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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J10 EFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J10 EFH, 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 J10 EFH registered?

J10 EFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J10 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 EFH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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