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S377 EKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,852 mi
Last recorded114,852 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,852 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Components - Slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 113,382 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,300 miles

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2020 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,438 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 103,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 99,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 99,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 97,464 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,531 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,956 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 70,956 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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S377 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S377 EKO, 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 S377 EKO registered?

S377 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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