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S367 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,932 mi
Last recorded130,932 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS367 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 130,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 130,773 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 130,545 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 129,122 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 128,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 127,612 miles

too low for brake test

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 28 May 2018 124,196 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

vehicle too low for RBT

Fail 28 May 2018 124,196 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle too low for RBT

Pass 30 May 2017 120,120 miles

too low for RBT

Pass 23 May 2016 112,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle is too low for roller brake test

Pass 28 May 2014 94,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 89,537 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,235 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,218 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 79,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 54,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S367 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S367 JGX, 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 S367 JGX registered?

S367 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S367 JGX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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