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M15 NFH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,715 mi
Last recorded78,715 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 NFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,678 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,528 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 76,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,572 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,274 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 71,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 69,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 67,450 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,648 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates tapped on

front and rear tyre treads getting low on inner edges

slight movement offside front wheel bearing

under bonnet trim insecure

Pass 30 May 2009 60,381 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,884 miles

check front brake pads next 2000 miles

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,557 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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M15 NFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M15 NFH, 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 M15 NFH registered?

M15 NFH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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