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LUL 10P

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUL 10P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 51,015 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,959 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 50,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front fog lamp tell tale light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2023 49,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front fog lamp tell tale light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,389 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 47,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 46,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 46,677 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,418 miles

Engine Covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,118 miles

both rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,738 miles

rear tyres wearing on insides.

Fail 30 Jul 2016 45,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,938 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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LUL 10P is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUL 10P, 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 LUL 10P registered?

LUL 10P is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is LUL 10P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUL 10P shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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