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S416 BHC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 BHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,168 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 120,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front headlight wiper inoperative

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2024 120,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front headlight wiper inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Please check rear inner brake pads. Calliper not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pipes/fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2023 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

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

Please check rear inner brake pads. Calliper not allowing full inspection

Rear Brake pipes/fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust corroded

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,539 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 106,539 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,741 miles

Central Silencer corroded

Front Both tyres slight perished

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s & O/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 105,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Silencer corroded

Front Both tyres slight perished

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/s & O/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slight perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,211 miles

Front Both tyres Perishing 245/45/17

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both tyres perishing 245/45/17

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,087 miles

Front Both tyres perrishing 245/45/17

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing 245/45/17

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,087 miles

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

Front Both tyres perrishing 245/45/17

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing 245/45/17

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,949 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing unevenly & deteriorated

both rear tyres close to legal limit & deteriorated 245/45/17W

Pass 4 May 2016 102,614 miles

All 4 tyers in poor condition 245/45/17

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 102,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All 4 tyers in poor condition 245/45/17

Pass 29 Apr 2015 101,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,444 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,043 miles

steering damper moist

Pass 19 Sep 2008 80,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 51,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 51,832 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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S416 BHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S416 BHC, 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 S416 BHC registered?

S416 BHC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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