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S100 BMS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

164,177 mi
Last recorded164,177 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 BMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 164,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 163,113 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 163,113 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 160,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 158,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 158,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 156,670 miles

High level brake lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 153,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 150,590 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE.

Offside Front TYRE WEARING LOW ON TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 142,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on minimum tread depth on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 135,160 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INSIDE EDGE.EXHAUST CENTRE BOX STARTING TO CORRODE.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,544 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 126,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 122,266 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH ON INSIDE EDGES.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 117,750 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 106,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 104,166 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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S100 BMS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 S100 BMS, 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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S100 BMS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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