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S500 NEL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,904 mi
Last recorded146,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Rear towing point area is badly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2025 146,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

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

Rear towing point area is badly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,790 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 146,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis / in wheel arch / by suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 146,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides // front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 146,769 miles

F/O/S fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 146,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 146,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,804 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

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

f/o/s FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Mar 2018 145,804 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

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

f/o/s FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Oct 2016 145,268 miles

F/O/S fog light U/S

Fail 24 Oct 2016 145,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

F/O/S fog light U/S

Pass 23 Apr 2015 141,020 miles

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

all coil springs corroding

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases

dampness around steering box

front indicators showing white light

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

front suspension top strut mounts splitting

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 May 2014 134,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dampness around steering box

front suspension strut top mounts splitting

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front indicator showing white light

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 16 May 2014 134,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dampness around steering box

front suspension strut top mounts splitting

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front indicator showing white light

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 125,308 miles

front tyres tread getting low.

nearside steering arm gaitor split.

nearside track rod end gaitor perished.

off side front tyre valve deteriating

rear tyres tread getting low.

steering box damp.

wear in front wheel bearings.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,659 miles

centre exhaust mounts deteriorating

front suspension strut top rubber mounts deteriorating

fuel cap rubber splitting

slight dampness around steering box

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

Pass 28 Oct 2010 111,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 103,408 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 96,162 miles

advise both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 78,263 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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S500 NEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S500 NEL, 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 S500 NEL registered?

S500 NEL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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