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S290 DBR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 DBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 95,361 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,440 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 94,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 93,744 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 93,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,405 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,710 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,565 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,109 miles

Front Wiper blade split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,321 miles

Nearside bonnet catch not working

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,530 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes waxoyled unable to fully check

Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,034 miles

coverd in underseal under car not allowing full inspection

front pads low

poor fitting to front to rear brake pipe

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,616 miles

all car undersealed not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and other components

front pads look slightly low

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 67,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,672 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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S290 DBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S290 DBR, 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 S290 DBR registered?

S290 DBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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