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S892 GNH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,093 mi
Last recorded122,093 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 GNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 122,093 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 122,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 120,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 120,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,695 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 117,757 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 116,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 116,028 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,540 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at nylon clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded to flexible hose (2.3.2)

exhaust bracket deteriorated but exhaust is secure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,201 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 103,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust support bracket deteriorated foreward of rear axle

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,768 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust support bracket deteriorated foreward of rear axle

Pass 11 Jan 2012 100,186 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,719 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,719 miles

centre stop light disconnected

Pass 2 Jan 2010 95,273 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 92,541 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 90,616 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,575 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

slight smearing of windscreen possibly caused by polish, may be wiper fault.

Pass 31 May 2005 79,768 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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S892 GNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S892 GNH, 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 S892 GNH registered?

S892 GNH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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