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S948 OHN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,794 mi
Last recorded83,794 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 OHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 83,367 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 81,984 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,478 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,536 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,383 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 71,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,364 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,354 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,889 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 62,889 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front no plt may have incorect spacing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,856 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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S948 OHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S948 OHN, 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 S948 OHN registered?

S948 OHN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S948 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 OHN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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