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S551 DAE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,826 mi
Last recorded63,826 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 DAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 63,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in grease and wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes showing slight brake fluctuation on roller brake tester/ not excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mounting bush seperating / not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion and flaking in parts / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking / all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 63,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease and wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 63,547 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear metal brake pipes covered in grease and wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 63,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,668 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,474 miles

cut in side wall n/s front tyre

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,045 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2014 57,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,191 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)

Fail 5 May 2011 44,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 44,833 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 38,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,616 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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S551 DAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S551 DAE, 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

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What year was S551 DAE registered?

S551 DAE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S551 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 DAE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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