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S29 KBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,360 mi
Last recorded143,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 KBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,360 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 141,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 141,081 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 140,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,866 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 137,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 134,241 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 131,361 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 131,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 29 Oct 2010 114,502 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 106,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,188 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 23 Jun 2008 97,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,869 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 92,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

no plates startin g to deteriate

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,095 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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S29 KBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S29 KBL, 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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S29 KBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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