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S840 SNG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 SNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,770 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 102,769 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper corners loose on wings

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front wing corroding

crack in screen by rear view mirror

discs corroding from sitting

engine matt cover hanging down

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,011 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,837 miles

exhaust clamp wet

front noplate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,173 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,346 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,571 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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S840 SNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S840 SNG, 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 S840 SNG registered?

S840 SNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S840 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S840 SNG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S840 SNG have outstanding finance?

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