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K1 TJH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 TJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 57,917 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,716 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 49,187 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,376 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 46,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,395 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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K1 TJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K1 TJH, 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 K1 TJH registered?

K1 TJH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is K1 TJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 TJH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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