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L4 BOM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,928 mi
Last recorded33,928 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 BOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 33,928 miles

All suspension is corroded

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

Exhaust is corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on pas box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,898 miles

All suspension is corroded

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

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight leak from pas box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 33,785 miles

All suspension is corroded

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

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on pas box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 33,528 miles

All rear suspension is corroded

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight leak on pas box

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,810 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion setting into suspension

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,689 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,243 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,233 miles

corrosion settling into exhaust and nearside cat breaking up

steering box has slight leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,500 miles

n/s front coil spring corroded

n/s front wheel rim bent

o/s front coil spring corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 28,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front coil spring corroded

n/s front wheel rim bent

o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,464 miles

front coil springs very corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,640 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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L4 BOM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L4 BOM, 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 L4 BOM registered?

L4 BOM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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