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S205 PNK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,208 mi
Last recorded80,208 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 PNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 80,208 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED, TYRE DATED 03 06

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,017 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL UNDERISE COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,973 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,950 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH APPROACHING WEAR4 MARKERS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 79,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 79,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also n/s/f side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,715 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,058 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 27 Mar 2018 78,058 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST SYSTEM

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,221 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,763 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges close to legal limit perished and in general poor condition.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,180 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,464 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,470 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,754 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 64,541 miles

exhaust rusty

long foot brake travel

long hand brake travel

Pass 1 Apr 2006 63,285 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering damper slightly leaking

offside front tyre on 2mm

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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S205 PNK 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 87.5%.

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 S205 PNK, 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 S205 PNK registered?

S205 PNK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S205 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 PNK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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