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S774 KLJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,569 mi
Last recorded93,569 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 KLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 93,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 91,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 May 2024 89,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERCOVERS FITTED

Pass 16 May 2023 87,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2022 86,106 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 84,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,636 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

font brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,161 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres side walls cracking

nearside and offside front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,634 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,600 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 50,275 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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S774 KLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S774 KLJ, 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 S774 KLJ registered?

S774 KLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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