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S70 PHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,171 mi
Last recorded62,171 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,171 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 62,155 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 59,086 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 56,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 56,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre, cracking.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre, starting to crack.

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

Pass 27 May 2016 52,744 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 50,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 46,742 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,890 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 30,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,623 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 26,648 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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S70 PHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S70 PHJ, 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 S70 PHJ registered?

S70 PHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S70 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 PHJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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