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N4 GLE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 GLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,874 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 119,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 119,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 119,746 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,460 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 118,503 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,555 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,744 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,677 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,721 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,721 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 3 May 2011 80,579 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,649 miles

n/s/f indicator starting to loose colour

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 7 May 2009 67,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 62,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,274 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,268 miles

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

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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N4 GLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N4 GLE, 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 N4 GLE registered?

N4 GLE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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