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S539 BNT

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 116,133 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 114,566 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,054 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,743 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 111,876 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,618 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 109,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,515 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,315 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 99,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,912 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 91,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 91,068 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 84,230 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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S539 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S539 BNT, 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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S539 BNT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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