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S73 UPW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,410 mi
Last recorded71,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,592 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,227 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 59,030 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Intermediate shaft both gaiters (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 51,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wheel alignment appears to be adjusted incorrectly and full lock may be impaired

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 51,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wheel alignment appears to be adjusted incorrectly and full lock may be impaired

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre silencer corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage to steering damper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,920 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 50,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 48,819 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,712 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking.

Fail 5 May 2010 47,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracking.

Pass 5 May 2009 46,713 miles

Rear brakepipes starting to corrode

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 5 May 2009 46,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear brakepipes starting to corrode

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 45,542 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,894 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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S73 UPW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S73 UPW, 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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S73 UPW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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