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S10 TSC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,074 mi
Last recorded122,074 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 TSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 122,074 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 122,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,574 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 119,229 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 119,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,584 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,966 miles

Front pads wearing low

Rear flexis perishing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 99,966 miles

Front pads wearing low

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear flexis perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,750 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 88,674 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 7 Jan 2014 88,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,807 miles

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

cut on outer wall of o/s front tyre

front brake discs worn

gear box leaking from valve

slight exhaust leak at centre joint

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut on outer wall of o/s front tyre

front brake discs worn

gear box leaking from valve

slight exhaust leak at centre joint

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,773 miles

number plates been taped on

slight blow from centre exshaust joint

Pass 4 Dec 2008 61,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,964 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2006 52,465 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2005 46,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S10 TSC, 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

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What year was S10 TSC registered?

S10 TSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S10 TSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 TSC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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