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S597 JKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,714 mi
Last recorded40,714 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 40,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,217 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,597 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,183 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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S597 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S597 JKO, 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 S597 JKO registered?

S597 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S597 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 JKO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S597 JKO have outstanding finance?

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