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S445 DGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 56,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,547 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 55,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 54,742 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,360 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 51,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,229 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 48,786 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 48,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2012 47,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,728 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 41,431 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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S445 DGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S445 DGU, 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 S445 DGU registered?

S445 DGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S445 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S445 DGU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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