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S10 MCM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,414 mi
Last recorded56,414 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 MCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 56,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 55,568 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 54,617 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 54,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 54,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

please be advised the service brake foot brake has alot of travel and may need adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,874 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,722 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside washer jet not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,864 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,413 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,057 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,192 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,693 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,807 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,508 miles

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

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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S10 MCM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S10 MCM, 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 S10 MCM registered?

S10 MCM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S10 MCM safe to buy?

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