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KM 1935

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,559 mi
Last recorded54,559 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM 1935
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 54,559 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,339 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 54,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms,unable fully inspect due to plastic covers

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential ,slight oil leaf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all steering mechanism,surface corrosion

front and rear suspension components,surface corrosion

oversills restricting full inspection

surface corrosion,all exhaust system

Pass 19 May 2023 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front and rear suspension,surface corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs,surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms,unable fully inspect due to plastic covers

steering mechanism surface corrosion

Fail 18 May 2023 53,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front and rear suspension,surface corrosion

nearside and offside front brake discs,surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms,unable fully inspect due to plastic covers

steering mechanism surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,496 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear,steering/suspension components ,surface corrosion. nearside and offside rear bottom arms,plastic covers unable to fully inspect. Plastic over sills restricting full inspection.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 53,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oversills restricting full inspection

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,244 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear slight cracking on n/s and o/s rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,753 miles

all tyres are cracking

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,839 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres n/s and o/s and n/s front.

slight oil leak on diff.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,835 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,235 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,988 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic oversills and under trays resricting inspection

Pass 23 May 2009 42,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,423 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,856 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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KM 1935 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KM 1935, 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 KM 1935 registered?

KM 1935 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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