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J6 OWG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,731 mi
Last recorded164,731 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 OWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 164,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,292 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 158,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 155,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 155,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,070 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 153,070 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 150,362 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 150,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator , brake and stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.39mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 147,202 miles

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 143,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 140,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 138,282 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 138,263 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,448 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 136,442 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 18 Jan 2011 132,000 miles

pas pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 125,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 120,839 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 120,839 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 120,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 120,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 118,930 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 118,930 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J6 OWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J6 OWG, 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 J6 OWG registered?

J6 OWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J6 OWG safe to buy?

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