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S7 SFR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 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

RegistrationS7 SFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 100,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 100,132 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,714 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Semaphore indicator arm insecure dose not retuning off on normal position (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,965 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 91,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 87,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,464 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,379 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,406 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,770 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,993 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 21 Jan 2008 57,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,470 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front 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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S7 SFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S7 SFR, 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

How do I check the history of S7 SFR?

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What year was S7 SFR registered?

S7 SFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S7 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 SFR shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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