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L500 PAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 67,067 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,048 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDER BODY STRUCTURE AND ANTI ROLL BAR

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 66,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,564 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 66,564 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 65,969 miles

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 65,969 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 63,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 61,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,439 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,743 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,750 miles

OSF tyre wearing low on the edges

Rubber mounts for both front cross struts are split

Slight play in inner ball joint of NSF tie rod

Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,515 miles

Diff prop shaft seal leaking

Rubber supports for both front brace bars underneath vehicle split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,341 miles

Diff prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,862 miles

Diff prop shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,795 miles

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,079 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,113 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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L500 PAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 L500 PAB, 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 L500 PAB registered?

L500 PAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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