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S820 NBL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 45,490 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 42,614 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 41,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 39,721 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 38,409 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,504 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear pads are starting to get a little low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,937 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads are beginning to wear a little low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,889 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,051 miles

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,341 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 29,771 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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S820 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S820 NBL, 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

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What year was S820 NBL registered?

S820 NBL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S820 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S820 NBL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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