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S726 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,334 mi
Last recorded73,334 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 73,334 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER AND SHIELDS FIITTED

Lower UNDERSEALED

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 73,329 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 72,066 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 72,055 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))

Pass 24 May 2023 71,946 miles

Central Front ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,731 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,761 miles

front number plate slightly delaminated

service indicator on

various small stone chips in windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes, have been cleaned and waxoyled

Fail 21 Jul 2021 70,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate slightly delaminated

service indicator on

various small stone chips in windscreen

various underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes, have been cleaned and waxoyled

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,137 miles

N/S/F indicator bulb slightly discoloured

play in both front wheel bearings

service indicator on

small crack in the windscreen swept area

various light oil leaks from gearbox/engine

various underbody and component corrosion including light corrosion to both front to rear and both front brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,943 miles

CORRODED THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 68,943 miles

CORRODED THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,891 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,539 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,518 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,366 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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S726 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S726 JGX, 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 S726 JGX registered?

S726 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S726 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S726 JGX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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