1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · 35 KG
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 176,477 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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35 KG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 176,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
35 KG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (35 KG) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
35 KG Mileage History
- 08/08/200598,841 mi
- 18/08/2006104,964 mi+6,123 mi
- 15/08/2007110,108 mi+5,144 mi
- 22/08/2007110,108 mi
- 14/08/2008113,675 mi+3,567 mi
- 14/08/2008113,675 mi
- 04/08/2009119,387 mi+5,712 mi
- 10/08/2010125,340 mi+5,953 mi
- 12/07/2011129,902 mi+4,562 mi
- 14/08/2012135,791 mi+5,889 mi
- 30/07/2013142,136 mi+6,345 mi
- 30/07/2013142,136 mi
- 07/08/2014149,682 mi+7,546 mi
- 14/08/2015156,450 mi+6,768 mi
- 18/08/2016161,133 mi+4,683 mi
- 15/08/2017165,026 mi+3,893 mi
- 27/07/2018167,235 mi+2,209 mi
- 13/08/2019168,795 mi+1,560 mi
- 19/08/2020172,762 mi+3,967 mi
- 26/07/2021175,924 mi+3,162 mi
- 06/06/2024176,247 mi+323 mi
- 13/06/2024176,248 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/2026176,477 mi+229 mi
Average of roughly 3,749 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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