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JBW 511Y

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 511Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 24,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 24,887 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 21,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 19,239 miles

Rear inner and outer cv boots cracked and perishing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Mar 2022 18,994 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear driveshaft inner and outer cv boots perished

Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,618 miles

Front subframe mounting bushes soft

Rear driveshaft cv boots perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,428 miles

Front sub-frame mounting bushes weak & deteriorated

Rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 17,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 16,091 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,599 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,228 miles

All four driveshaft cv boots perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,810 miles

Rear driveshaft cv boots perished

Pass 17 May 2011 13,275 miles

Exhaust rubbers split and perished

Rear cv bootd perished and cracked

Slight weep from fuel pump outlet

Pass 11 May 2010 12,229 miles

Offside and nearside driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 26 May 2009 11,735 miles

Offside and nearside driveshaft gaitors perished and cracked.

Pass 28 May 2008 11,130 miles

Both rear inner cv joint gaiters perished.

Pass 21 May 2007 10,468 miles

Advise: OSF damper slightly misted with oil

Advise: both front tyres exhibiting age-related sidewall perishing

Pass 17 May 2006 9,450 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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JBW 511Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,746cc 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 JBW 511Y, 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 JBW 511Y registered?

JBW 511Y is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is JBW 511Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 511Y 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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