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S402 MMO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,360 mi
Last recorded33,360 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS402 MMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 33,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 32,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 32,079 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 May 2024 32,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 May 2024 32,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 30,631 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 28,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,220 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 23,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 21,408 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,574 miles

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

all 4 tyre's starting to perish

Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,780 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,172 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 13,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 11,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 10,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 10,064 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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S402 MMO 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 S402 MMO, 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 S402 MMO registered?

S402 MMO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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