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N30 BOB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,916 mi
Last recorded67,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 67,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 66,447 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / perishing on outer side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 63,789 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 60,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 59,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 58,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 57,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,795 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 56,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,703 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,787 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,381 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,396 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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N30 BOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N30 BOB, 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

How do I check the history of N30 BOB?

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What year was N30 BOB registered?

N30 BOB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is N30 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N30 BOB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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