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S931 TEV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 TEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,891 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 96,891 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 95,803 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 95,803 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 May 2024 94,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,454 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,165 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,600 miles

Front Lower 2x transmission pipes corroded

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering damper leaking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged

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

Parking brake pedal does not have much reserve travel

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,600 miles

Front Lower 2x transmission pipes corroded

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering damper leaking slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly damaged

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

Parking brake pedal does not have much reserve travel

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,577 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 84,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,337 miles

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,337 miles

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

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

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,812 miles

both rera tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2012 80,812 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

both rera tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 69,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,930 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 63,886 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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S931 TEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S931 TEV, 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 S931 TEV registered?

S931 TEV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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