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S753 AJO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 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

RegistrationS753 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 39,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,810 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,790 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 39,495 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 39,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,057 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 39,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,865 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 38,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front CRACKED

Nearside Rear CRACKED

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,581 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2015 38,581 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,282 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,570 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 36,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust bracket not secure to exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,519 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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S753 AJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S753 AJO, 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 S753 AJO registered?

S753 AJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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