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S300 DJE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 DJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 76,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 76,756 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,620 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 75,842 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,153 miles

front pads low

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,084 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front pads low

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 73,096 miles

front pads close to limit

front shocker upper rubber mounts starting to unbond x2

ps pipes corroded in places

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,178 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,586 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 39,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 35,804 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S300 DJE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S300 DJE, 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 S300 DJE registered?

S300 DJE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S300 DJE safe to buy?

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