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S330 MRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS330 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 122,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under body covered in under seal.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 118,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 114,604 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,665 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 113,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,658 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 113,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,478 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Centre rear exhaust bracket fractured but secure

Front Wiper blade smearing but not impeding view of driver

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 106,658 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 106,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust system has corrosion fomrming on it and is deteriaoted > secure and no leaks at present<

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,400 miles

Rear exhaust system has corrosion fomrming on it and is deteriaoted > secure and no leaks at present<

Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate > secure and no leaks at present <

Pass 29 Mar 2012 85,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,793 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both rear tyres on limit on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,690 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,127 miles

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Slight leak from offside centre exhaust joint

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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S330 MRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S330 MRX, 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 S330 MRX registered?

S330 MRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S330 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S330 MRX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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