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S62 EWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,763 mi
Last recorded55,763 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 53,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 52,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,227 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,741 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,682 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,524 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,973 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 39,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,907 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 10 Nov 2005 36,786 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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S62 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S62 EWL, 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 S62 EWL registered?

S62 EWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S62 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S62 EWL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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