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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · S788 GGP

S788 GGP

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 84,127 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3199cc

S788 GGP Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
  • 84,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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S788 GGP Mileage History

  1. 11/08/202283,728 mi
  2. 15/08/202384,122 mi+394 mi
  3. 18/08/202384,127 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S788 GGP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (S788 GGP) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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