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MSX 4

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSX 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 76,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,533 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,176 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,900 miles

Bonett catch sticking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,626 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 66,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 65,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,225 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,106 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,102 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
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MSX 4 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 95.5%.

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 MSX 4, 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 MSX 4 registered?

MSX 4 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is MSX 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSX 4 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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