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K5 ERA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 95,069 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2024 94,070 miles

General corrosion of all suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low and disk lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive all over bottom of rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on bottom of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 92,607 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2022 91,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 May 2022 91,553 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 88,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,706 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 81,706 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,306 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,809 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 71,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,782 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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K5 ERA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K5 ERA, 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 K5 ERA registered?

K5 ERA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is K5 ERA safe to buy?

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