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S990 NGM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,981 mi
Last recorded58,981 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 NGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 58,981 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower outer rose joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2026 58,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower outer rose joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 56,728 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 56,055 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 55,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,298 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 52,185 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND FLAKING

Pass 7 Dec 2017 50,877 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak at box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 47,377 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,859 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,113 miles

nsf osf slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,771 miles

vehicle wet underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,071 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,768 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 18,695 miles

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

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

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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S990 NGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S990 NGM, 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 S990 NGM registered?

S990 NGM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S990 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 NGM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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