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S242 CPC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 CPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 122,440 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 119,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,368 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,698 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,985 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 22 Jul 2015 94,311 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Wiper smeary.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,470 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 81,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,613 miles

Both Rear Tyres Nearly On Wear Bars

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,676 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,440 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,497 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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S242 CPC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S242 CPC, 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 S242 CPC registered?

S242 CPC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S242 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S242 CPC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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