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M5 CNH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,180 mi
Last recorded164,180 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 164,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 162,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 160,548 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake has only just met its efficiency & requires adjustment / repair

Pass 17 Jul 2023 159,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,782 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 154,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 147,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 145,807 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 145,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,579 miles

Rear Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 141,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 141,463 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,939 miles

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

offside front tyre cut outer wall

Fail 20 Jul 2011 140,935 miles

Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 148,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 123,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M5 CNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 M5 CNH, 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 M5 CNH registered?

M5 CNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is M5 CNH safe to buy?

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