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TJT 8L

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,739 mi
Last recorded80,739 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 8L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 80,739 miles

Central Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust corroded.

Central General underbody corrosion.

Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,577 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,759 miles

Central Rear Inner general underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,884 miles

underside of car is corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,381 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust mounting rusted off butrest ok.

Pass 30 May 2019 44,493 miles

Centre exhaust mounting rusted off but rest ok.

Fail 28 May 2019 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mounting rusted off but rest ok.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,383 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,360 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,522 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,695 miles

slight corrosion to n/s chassis line brake pipe

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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TJT 8L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TJT 8L, 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 TJT 8L registered?

TJT 8L is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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