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S428 HCG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 HCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 119,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,593 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 108,875 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,627 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 98,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,124 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,437 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,846 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,200 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,393 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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S428 HCG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S428 HCG, 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 S428 HCG registered?

S428 HCG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S428 HCG safe to buy?

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