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S253 VWJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,058 mi
Last recorded70,058 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 70,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 68,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2023 67,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,004 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,398 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,626 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,723 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,382 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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S253 VWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S253 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S253 VWJ?

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What year was S253 VWJ registered?

S253 VWJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S253 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 VWJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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