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S106 CSX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,126 mi
Last recorded63,126 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 CSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 63,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,755 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,121 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,647 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,929 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,989 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,591 miles

o/s front tyre split may need replacement in near future. n/s rear tyre has split outer wall within legal limit.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,760 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,756 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,019 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall and may need to be replaced soon .

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,392 miles

nearside rear tyre has slite cut in outer wall.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,150 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S106 CSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S106 CSX, 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

How do I check the history of S106 CSX?

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What year was S106 CSX registered?

S106 CSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S106 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 CSX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S106 CSX have outstanding finance?

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