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K8 LBK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,713 mi
Last recorded41,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 41,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 41,568 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,065 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jul 2022 40,596 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jul 2021 40,012 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 Jul 2021 40,012 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2020 39,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 36,300 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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K8 LBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K8 LBK, 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 K8 LBK registered?

K8 LBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K8 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 LBK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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