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M500 JVW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 106,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,229 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2025 106,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2024 105,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 103,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,020 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 97,025 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 95,388 miles

Rear Emissions not tested back box leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,382 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,909 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

light misting of oil from steering damper.

offside front tyre inner tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,390 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,275 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,131 miles

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

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

steering box damp

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,417 miles

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

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

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,065 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,065 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2007 56,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 164,376 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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M500 JVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 JVW, 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 M500 JVW registered?

M500 JVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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