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S11 BHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,270 mi
Last recorded85,270 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,270 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 85,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,838 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,669 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Partially fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,424 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,925 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 75,070 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,773 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working

rear exhaust section corroded

wiper blade smears

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,948 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,844 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

High level stop lamp inop

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

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

Play found from n/s/f hub area, will require further diagnosis

Play found from o/s/f hub area, will require further diagnosis

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,850 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,368 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 44,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 44,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,877 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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S11 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S11 BHJ, 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 S11 BHJ?

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What year was S11 BHJ registered?

S11 BHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S11 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 BHJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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