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1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,865 mi
Last recorded111,865 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 111,865 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 111,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,646 miles

Exhaust corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 111,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 111,404 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,274 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 110,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,692 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 99,914 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,346 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER AT GEAR BOX BROKEN

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,775 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 87,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 73,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 67,916 miles

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

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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P2 URL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P2 URL, 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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P2 URL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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