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M16 SWG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,439 mi
Last recorded78,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 SWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 78,439 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,040 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 78,039 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 77,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine misted with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 77,222 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 May 2021 77,216 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,047 miles

fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

perishing of offside rear tyre noted (cracking of sidewall) also cuts in sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,915 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,478 miles

slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 64,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance to rear footbrake readings.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,886 miles

slight play in both front hub bearings,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,241 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings,both front tyres wearing close to limits.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,628 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

ns+osf ft tyre outer walls cut/damaged,ns+osf wheel outer rims kerb damaged,ft undertray & plastic oversills fitted,inner rear arches/load space covered.

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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M16 SWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M16 SWG, 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 M16 SWG registered?

M16 SWG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is M16 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M16 SWG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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