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P600 DCH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 DCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 92,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,310 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 82,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,584 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nsf tyre slight wear on edges due to under inflation

oil leak

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Fail 19 Dec 2018 71,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nsf tyre slight wear on edges due to under inflation

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges due to under inflation

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Pass 23 Aug 2017 66,724 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 66,724 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,250 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 62,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,072 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)

check alignment

Fail 4 Feb 2013 57,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

check alignment

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,823 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 52,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,329 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 48,628 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 46,088 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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P600 DCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P600 DCH, 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 P600 DCH registered?

P600 DCH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is P600 DCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P600 DCH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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