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S150 LFJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,353 mi
Last recorded81,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 LFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 81,353 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - casings corroded! (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides - lift! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just acceptable at time of test! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal/feel(just satisfactory at time of test!)

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,227 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides - corroded! (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides - lift! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just satisfactory at time of test! (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal travel/feel - satisfactory at time of test!

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,226 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides - lift! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded! (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - sidewalls! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,226 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides - lift! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded! (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 - sidewalls! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 77,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working In Boot Lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Pedal Reserve Travel Just Acceptable at Present

Pass 6 May 2022 76,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine ,Transmission, Rear Diff Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,982 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,503 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 30,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,685 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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S150 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S150 LFJ, 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 S150 LFJ registered?

S150 LFJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S150 LFJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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