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S776 CSF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

53,560 mi
Last recorded53,560 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 53,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,554 miles

All brake pipes waxed.

All fuel pipes waxed.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket cracked but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,552 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes waxed.

All fuel pipes waxed.

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket cracked but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 51,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 51,044 miles

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuff marks on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre cut out of outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,916 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2015 49,912 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,459 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

cut out of outer wall o/side rear

exhaust bracked deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

scuff marks on o/side front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,895 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

o/side front bumper loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,788 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/side rear tyre cut out of outer wall

Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,786 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/side rear tyre cut out of outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 47,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 45,493 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & splitting on tread

o/s & n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge & splitting on tread

rear brakes 36% imbalanced

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,095 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre tread low [innside edge]

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,065 miles

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

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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S776 CSF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S776 CSF, 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 S776 CSF registered?

S776 CSF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is S776 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S776 CSF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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