CarVerify

Free Car Check

S3 KMA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 83,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front centre and rear brake pipes covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 79,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front ,centre and rear brake pipes covered undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front,centre and rear brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered,undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 73,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 66,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,217 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 58,048 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 19 May 2014 58,047 miles

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,009 miles

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

offside front lower (end bush) anti roll bar end bush has play

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,712 miles

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

nearside front brake disc is starting to corrode on inner face outer edge

offside front and nearside front tyres are wearing bald on inner treads

offside front brake disc is corroding on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,014 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has worn bald on inner tread and is starting to split . tyre tread has worn close to legal limit

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,596 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,981 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S3 KMA 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 87%.

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 S3 KMA, 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 S3 KMA?

You can check the full history of S3 KMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S3 KMA registered?

S3 KMA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S3 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 KMA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 KMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S3 KMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.