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S207 LVY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,056 mi
Last recorded45,056 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 45,014 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint dust cover slightly det

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint dust cover slightly det

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

condition of back exhaust back box

Pass 14 May 2024 43,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 42,711 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 42,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 40,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,214 miles

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

front number plate cracked .

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,159 miles

chip in screen .

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 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LVY, 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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How do I check the history of S207 LVY?

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What year was S207 LVY registered?

S207 LVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S207 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S207 LVY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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