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S874 SBD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,139 mi
Last recorded53,139 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 SBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 53,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 48,477 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,154 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,519 miles

surface cracks on all tyres (outer) edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,115 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,442 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 36,442 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,861 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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S874 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S874 SBD, 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 S874 SBD?

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What year was S874 SBD registered?

S874 SBD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S874 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S874 SBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S874 SBD have outstanding finance?

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