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S722 AJL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,040 mi
Last recorded57,040 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 57,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak front rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

sill/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,906 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 50,697 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,095 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 48,095 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 44,090 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 36,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2017 36,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2017 36,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,822 miles

battery + terminal not fully tightened

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,760 miles

advise nsr osr coilspring covers fitted.

advise underseal on brake pipes.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,534 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,751 miles

nearside front brake flexi secured with cable ties

Fail 1 Sep 2010 32,751 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,870 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,823 miles

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

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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S722 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S722 AJL, 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 S722 AJL registered?

S722 AJL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S722 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 AJL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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