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S747 ONR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,168 mi
Last recorded85,168 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 85,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 81,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,136 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,571 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,589 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,271 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,630 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,377 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,791 miles

front brake discs & pads wearing thin.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,382 miles

front tyres worn to 3.0mm & rears to 2.0mm. front/rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,072 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,063 miles

front brake discs beginning to wear

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,491 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,491 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,020 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S747 ONR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S747 ONR, 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 S747 ONR registered?

S747 ONR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S747 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S747 ONR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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