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M90 PHA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 76,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 74,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 72,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R - Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,228 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,031 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,608 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,118 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,857 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 39,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,455 miles

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

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

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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M90 PHA 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 M90 PHA, 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 M90 PHA registered?

M90 PHA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is M90 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 PHA 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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