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S122 DEH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 DEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 111,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,269 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion around suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2019 111,153 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 108,971 miles

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

offside rear tyre is perishing on the inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 107,614 miles

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)

corrosion to front and rear axle/suspension components.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 105,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 7 May 2010 101,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 99,181 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front steering linkages, steering box fitted.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside and nearside front steering linkages, steering box fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S122 DEH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S122 DEH, 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 S122 DEH registered?

S122 DEH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S122 DEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 DEH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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