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S809 LOY

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,432 mi
Last recorded119,432 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 LOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 119,432 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 119,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pedal has travel

Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,882 miles

brake pedal has travel

Fail 9 Sep 2025 116,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread peeling away and seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread peeling away and seperated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has travel

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,085 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all suspension rubbers are slightly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2024 113,085 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all suspension rubbers are slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,307 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,707 miles

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

Nearside front road wheel securing bolts damaged

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,669 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,726 miles

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

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 75,908 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,911 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,142 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 54,919 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise plastic sill covers

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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S809 LOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S809 LOY, 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 S809 LOY registered?

S809 LOY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S809 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S809 LOY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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