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S193 EGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,382 mi
Last recorded111,382 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 111,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 111,256 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 111,256 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 110,491 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 107,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 104,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,852 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 94,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,795 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 86,877 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,671 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

both front brake discs surfaces worn / look close to limits???

view to rear through plastic rear window slightly deteriorated / discoloured ???two door mirrors fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,671 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

both front brake discs surfaces worn / look close to limits???

view to rear through plastic rear window slightly deteriorated / discoloured ???two door mirrors fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,764 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,315 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,831 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 56,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres starting to misshapen

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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S193 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S193 EGU, 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 S193 EGU registered?

S193 EGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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