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S851 NRN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,612 mi
Last recorded77,612 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 NRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 77,612 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 77,612 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential leaking oil front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,430 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,231 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,131 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,239 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,591 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,649 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,649 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 47,469 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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S851 NRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S851 NRN, 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 S851 NRN registered?

S851 NRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S851 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S851 NRN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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