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M1 GWR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,458 mi
Last recorded35,458 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 35,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 35,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,872 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 34,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 34,086 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 33,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,197 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,050 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 25,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,151 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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M1 GWR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M1 GWR, 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 M1 GWR registered?

M1 GWR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is M1 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 GWR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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