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J90 GNE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,087 mi
Last recorded30,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 30,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 29,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 29,250 miles

Offside front suspension fluid leak inner arch

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,190 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,897 miles

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

dust sheild on nsf shocker damaged

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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J90 GNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J90 GNE, 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 J90 GNE registered?

J90 GNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J90 GNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 GNE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J90 GNE have outstanding finance?

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