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J88 HHL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,317 mi
Last recorded128,317 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 HHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 128,317 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 126,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF AND NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 125,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 124,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front, abs ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface slight corrosion front and rear, suspension and integral body

underseal over rear suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,871 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 121,166 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,707 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 115,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,176 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,300 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 84,018 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 81,378 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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J88 HHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J88 HHL, 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 J88 HHL registered?

J88 HHL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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