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S146 NLR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,743 mi
Last recorded39,743 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 NLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 39,743 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 38,968 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,203 miles

CORRODED THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 37,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,761 miles

Central Exhaust center silencer rusty & de laminating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 34,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,246 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 30,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,140 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,011 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,008 miles

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)

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)

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 NLR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S146 NLR, 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 S146 NLR registered?

S146 NLR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S146 NLR safe to buy?

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