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S328 DAA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

7,867 mi
Last recorded7,867 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 DAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 7,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 7,244 miles

All four tyres cracking / perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 7,145 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 7,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 7,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 6,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 6,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 6,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 6,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 6,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 5,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,107 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 4,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 3,711 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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S328 DAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S328 DAA, 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 S328 DAA registered?

S328 DAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S328 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S328 DAA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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