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MSL 320

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,610 mi
Last recorded91,610 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 320
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,610 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,965 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,181 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,713 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust starting too detiorate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,655 miles

middle exhaust box starting to detiorate

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,948 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre split in outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,358 miles

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

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

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

slight cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,975 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,955 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 66,339 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,616 miles

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

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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MSL 320 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 MSL 320, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSL 320 registered?

MSL 320 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is MSL 320 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 320 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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