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S373 KRH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,797 mi
Last recorded51,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 KRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,797 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,876 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 49,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 46,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,057 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 38,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 37,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 37,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,260 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 30,456 miles

both rear constant velocity gaiters slighty perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,486 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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S373 KRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 S373 KRH, 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 S373 KRH registered?

S373 KRH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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