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OXI 1212

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXI 1212
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,568 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread not deep enough to reach cords.

All 4 tyres cracking on outer walls.

Exhaust system corroded.

Handbrake release been modified but not effecting operation.

Offside Front fog light not working.

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

Slight play nearside steering idler.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 88,006 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,538 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,125 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,714 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,058 miles

all brake hoses perishing

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,421 miles

brake pipes corroiding

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,665 miles

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

all tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

crack in front windscreen

exhaust corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,035 miles

all tyres perishing

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 78,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,494 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 74,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,520 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,070 miles

wear on inner and outer edges of front tyres + damage on wall of nearside front

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,216 miles

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

damage on wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,767 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,585 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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OXI 1212 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 OXI 1212, 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 OXI 1212 registered?

OXI 1212 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OXI 1212 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OXI 1212 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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