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M66 SLX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 107,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,852 miles

Door sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of door sills

Nearside Front Lower cross brace cotton reel mount broken

Nearside Front Upper upper shock absorber rubber mount starting to split

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in barrel bush and rubber dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower cross brace cotton reel mount broken

Offside Front Upper upper shock absorber rubber mount starting to split

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in barrel bush and rubber dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle has been waxed

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 104,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gear linkage bush missing, still secure

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under side has been waxed

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2023 103,982 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Underside of car has been waxed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,987 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 102,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,922 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,510 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 95,467 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 89,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 86,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,013 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

O/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but no cords are exposed.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,106 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL LOCKING BOLTS WERE MISSING †ON YOUR ADVICE WE FOUND BOTH IN THE BOOT AND REFITTED THEM.YOUR KEY FOR THESE IS IN THE TOP MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE DASHBOARD.

REAR TYRES ARE DOWN TO ABOUT 3MM WHICH IS A SENSIBLE TIME TO CHANGE. THE LEGAL REQUIREMENT IS ONLY 1.6MM.

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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M66 SLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M66 SLX, 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 M66 SLX registered?

M66 SLX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M66 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 SLX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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