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S608 JFP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,938 mi
Last recorded39,938 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 JFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 39,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 36,685 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 36,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,473 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,118 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perrished

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre sidewall perrished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 33,527 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 33,093 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 33,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 32,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,065 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,004 miles

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

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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S608 JFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S608 JFP, 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

How do I check the history of S608 JFP?

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What year was S608 JFP registered?

S608 JFP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S608 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 JFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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