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S360 MRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS360 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,411 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 131,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 127,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and displaced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens opaque (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,896 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

free play in steering systems near side and off side

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,763 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,056 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear silencer mounting is broken and centre mounting is deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,026 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust hamger is broken

steering wheel cover is becoming unstuck but it does not hamper control of the vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,926 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

driver's door mirror assembly is slightly loose and mirror glass is slightly discoloured

headlamp washers are not working; headlamp wipers are working

rear brake imbalance is more than 30%

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

driver's door mirror assembly is slightly loose and mirror glass is slightly discoloured

headlamp washers are not working; headlamp wipers are working

rear brake imbalance is more than 30%

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

steering damper has slight covering of oil mist

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,118 miles

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

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

high level stoplight not working

nsf tyre slight damage on outer wall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,889 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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S360 MRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S360 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 S360 MRX registered?

S360 MRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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