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L900 ALN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 ALN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,729 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 82,673 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,382 miles

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 72,003 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 70,498 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 70,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 64,444 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inop

oil leak on diff

Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 45,583 miles

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

oil leak on diff

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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L900 ALN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L900 ALN, 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 L900 ALN registered?

L900 ALN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L900 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L900 ALN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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