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S350 LRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,132 mi
Last recorded45,132 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 45,132 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 41,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 38,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 37,813 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,385 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 34,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2015 34,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,054 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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S350 LRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S350 LRX, 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 S350 LRX?

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What year was S350 LRX registered?

S350 LRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S350 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S350 LRX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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