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S968 FVL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,076 mi
Last recorded74,076 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 74,076 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,693 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,817 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 63,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 59,952 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,930 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,237 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,773 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 16,150 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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S968 FVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S968 FVL, 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 S968 FVL registered?

S968 FVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S968 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 FVL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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