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S731 CDK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,551 mi
Last recorded51,551 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 50,931 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 50,931 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 4 Apr 2024 50,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,405 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 50,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,117 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,608 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,969 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,946 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

engine oil leaks

rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,095 miles

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

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 45,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in o/s steering linkage

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,549 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,545 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,634 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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S731 CDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S731 CDK, 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 S731 CDK registered?

S731 CDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S731 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S731 CDK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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