DVLA verified

MOT valid

1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SL3.2L Petrol

A16 KAA

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ SL (1998, Petrol, 3199cc) — mileage recorded at 71,360. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 27/02/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 71,360
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 3199cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (A16 KAA) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2024 to February 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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