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YJZ 5014

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,987 mi
Last recorded118,987 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJZ 5014
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 118,987 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underbody front to rear

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underbody front to rear

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides front and rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,189 miles

Front Numberplate damaged

Exhaust Corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Front Springs Corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And Corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 117,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,925 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Spring Corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe And Suspension Corroded

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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YJZ 5014 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJZ 5014, 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 YJZ 5014 registered?

YJZ 5014 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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