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P5 VRS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

164,810 mi
Last recorded164,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 VRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 164,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2024 163,824 miles

Both rear brake back plates in poor rusty condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes before connecting block on n/s/f chassis leg. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear noise on rotation (backwards) possible handbrake shoes issue!

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 157,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 149,213 miles

ADVISE: back exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded off

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, exhaust ,brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Offside Front Lower ADVISE: os/f lower fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn/corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 149,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns/f tyre is cracked/worn excessively on edges and sidewalls 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os/f tyre is cracked/worn excessively on edges and sidewalls 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: back exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded off

ADVISE: underbody, suspension components/ bushes, exhaust ,brakes etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Offside Front Lower ADVISE: os/f lower fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: os/r tyre is slightly cracking/perishing on sidewalls 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn/corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 147,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body age related corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2021 147,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body age related corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,600 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 132,774 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 124,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 115,344 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 6 May 2017 115,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 97,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 88,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,126 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges 2mm tread at time of test

front brake pads approaching replacement stage

slight steerig box leak starting rubber coupling contaminated with oil

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,847 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,448 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,468 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,991 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 42,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four point tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

Pass 17 Jul 2006 471,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 35,852 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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P5 VRS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 P5 VRS, 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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P5 VRS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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