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S49 EKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,016 mi
Last recorded53,016 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 52,327 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 46,884 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on the inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 43,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 42,110 miles

perrishing cracks on all 4 tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 41,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,722 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 39,722 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,898 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 31,556 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,543 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 19,675 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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S49 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S49 EKO, 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 S49 EKO?

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What year was S49 EKO registered?

S49 EKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S49 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 EKO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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