1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · S778 AGJ
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 87,811 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S778 AGJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 87,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S778 AGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (S778 AGJ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”.
S778 AGJ Mileage History
- 14/09/202283,989 mi
- 05/10/202385,692 mi+1,703 mi
- 21/08/202587,811 mi+2,119 mi
- 27/08/202587,811 mi
Average of roughly 1,295 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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