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S50 PWW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,400 mi
Last recorded104,400 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 PWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,400 miles

Rear differential Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2025 104,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear differential Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2025 104,114 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 102,849 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 102,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 101,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,088 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 99,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,094 miles

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,851 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,522 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,160 miles

Differential has slight leak

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Wishbone bushes slightly perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,234 miles

Diff leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 40,234 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 37,051 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,365 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,650 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 26,531 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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S50 PWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S50 PWW, 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 S50 PWW registered?

S50 PWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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