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S937 ADK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 ADK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 100,258 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 99,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,040 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 97,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,399 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,473 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,321 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,195 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,411 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall close to exposing inner cords

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres getting low

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,269 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 52,541 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 108,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S937 ADK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S937 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.

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What year was S937 ADK registered?

S937 ADK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S937 ADK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S937 ADK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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