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S932 ADK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,296 mi
Last recorded120,296 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS932 ADK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 120,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,820 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,612 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,685 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 112,685 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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 109,357 miles

rear section of exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 109,353 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

gear box cooler pipes slightly corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,389 miles

Central Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Front Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber cover split

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Differential pinion oil seal has slight weep

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,850 miles

front power steering pipe slight corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

wiper blade detereating

Pass 16 May 2016 99,923 miles

Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 96,213 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2014 91,125 miles

Advise condition of exhaust .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2014 91,125 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of exhaust .

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2013 87,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 85,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,736 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,343 miles

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

power steering belt starting to split

vehicle very rusty underside

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,653 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,566 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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S932 ADK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S932 ADK, 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

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What year was S932 ADK registered?

S932 ADK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S932 ADK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S932 ADK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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