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S207 KCC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,961 mi
Last recorded80,961 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 80,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 80,039 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 79,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 79,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 79,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,215 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,410 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,519 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,551 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,466 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,168 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,803 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 66,788 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,476 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 56,335 miles

front brake pads worn low and discs worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 55,366 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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S207 KCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S207 KCC, 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 S207 KCC registered?

S207 KCC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S207 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 KCC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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