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S703 UKU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 77,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,660 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 74,208 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,829 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 70,613 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,774 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,264 miles

nearside front shock has slight oily residue on body of shock

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 47,439 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 44,499 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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S703 UKU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S703 UKU, 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 S703 UKU registered?

S703 UKU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S703 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S703 UKU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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