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M4 XXL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,857 mi
Last recorded132,857 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 XXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,857 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Whole Underside of vehicle undersealed front-rear

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heavily corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components & heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch to flexy hose, on limit at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch to flexy hose, on limit at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,802 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split, still holding grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has patchy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,222 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover split, still holding grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in o/s/r tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer outer seal covers fitted front - rear

general patchy surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,318 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 125,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 121,185 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,280 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,176 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,046 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 117,039 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 116,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,652 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,585 miles

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

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 113,046 miles

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

rear metal fuel pipe across axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 109,493 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 108,088 miles

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

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

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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M4 XXL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M4 XXL, 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 M4 XXL registered?

M4 XXL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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