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S302 LLT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

76,568 mi
Last recorded76,568 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 LLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,702 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 75,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 75,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 74,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,319 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,685 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 67,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,959 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,224 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 55,985 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2008 54,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,687 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,341 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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S302 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S302 LLT, 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 S302 LLT?

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What year was S302 LLT registered?

S302 LLT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S302 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 LLT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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