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S403 OTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,407 mi
Last recorded37,407 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS403 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 37,407 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 37,254 miles

Front Power steering component leaking Steering damper leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,440 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,829 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 34,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 32,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 31,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,703 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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S403 OTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S403 OTR, 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 S403 OTR?

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What year was S403 OTR registered?

S403 OTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S403 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S403 OTR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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