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S146 DGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 116,224 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 116,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 119,157 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced location underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All control arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 119,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced location underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All control arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 116,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,161 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

General vehicle underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,406 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at ns of underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,441 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at ns of underside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 104,629 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,183 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure on the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes.at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake reading is low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 101,183 miles

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

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure on the bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes.at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake reading is low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,745 miles

Front bumper is loose at the o/s

Fuel Pipe/s corroded beside the fuel filter

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside side repeater dim

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension links are corroded

rear suspension links have deteriorated bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s auto box pipe corroded&sweating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,985 miles

CENTRE DRAG LINK AT STEERING BOX,RUBBER BOOT DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,357 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

baffle loose in exhast box

exhaust deteriorated

fuil & brake pipes coated

n/side front rubber boot worn on steering rod

o/side front strut upper mounting rubber worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on centre silencer

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,550 miles

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2011 88,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,593 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,802 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,145 miles

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

advise front wheel bearing adjustment both front

Fail 8 Sep 2006 68,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise front wheel bearing adjustment both front

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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S146 DGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S146 DGC, 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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S146 DGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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