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SL 6811

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,423 mi
Last recorded181,423 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 6811
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 181,423 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number In Windscreen Deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2026 181,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency Cap Fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside And Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number In Windscreen Deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2025 176,247 miles

chassis number in windscreen deteraited

Pass 26 Oct 2023 169,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 165,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 157,721 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 157,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 151,927 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 151,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,375 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 144,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,717 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2015 142,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 142,792 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,896 miles

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

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

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2013 136,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 132,218 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 132,214 miles

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,948 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 125,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 118,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 111,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 107,486 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 103,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 95,434 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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SL 6811 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL 6811, 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 SL 6811 registered?

SL 6811 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is SL 6811 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 6811 shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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