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SLZ 8128

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (23 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 8128
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

23 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 93,216 miles

Rear corrosion of exhaust, not leaking.

Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,615 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s corrosion of casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight perishing of fuel cap seal, not leaking.

Surface corrosion under vehicle

corrosion to rear of exhaust system.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,009 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

n/s/f shocker body corroding

n/s/r body corroding near rear sub-frame mounting

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/f shocker body corroding

rear brakes have some imbalance (Advise attention Borderline

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,652 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 79,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,312 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corrosion noted

front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,517 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,941 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,142 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,834 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 25,558 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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SLZ 8128 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLZ 8128, 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 SLZ 8128 registered?

SLZ 8128 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is SLZ 8128 safe to buy?

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