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S130 CPD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,350 mi
Last recorded29,350 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 CPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 29,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 29,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 28,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 28,661 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 28,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 27,936 miles

Both front headlamp wipers broken

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 24,960 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 24,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 24,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 22,465 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 20,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 20,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,660 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S130 CPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S130 CPD, 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 S130 CPD registered?

S130 CPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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