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S130 JSC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,244 mi
Last recorded35,244 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 JSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,078 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 35,078 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

grease on brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2021 33,415 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

grease on brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 30,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,394 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 17 Nov 2016 26,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,195 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,846 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 15,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,994 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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S130 JSC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S130 JSC, 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 JSC registered?

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

Is S130 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 JSC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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