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W298 JCB

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 JCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,051 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 59,707 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 54,124 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 48,799 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 43,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 36,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 33,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 31,081 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,260 miles

Nearside Front Left front tyre has slight cut in outer sideall.

Nearside Rear Left rear tyre has cracking

Offside Rear Right rear tyre has cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 25,744 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,591 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,591 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W298 JCB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 39,574 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 W298 JCB, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W298 JCB registered?

W298 JCB is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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