1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · SL 6811
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 181,423 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL 6811 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 181,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL 6811 Mileage History
- 24/10/2022165,945 mi
- 26/10/2023169,718 mi+3,773 mi
- 06/09/2025176,247 mi+6,529 mi
- 04/09/2026181,269 mi+5,022 mi
- 09/09/2026181,423 mi+154 mi
Average of roughly 3,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL 6811 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (SL 6811) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Emergency cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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