1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · 35 JK

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 77,729 miles passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across all five available records, with every annual test from 2022 through 2026 returning a pass and no advisories raised at any point. Recorded mileage sits at 77,729 against an age of roughly 28 years, equating to about 2,776 miles per year. The car covered only 341 miles between the April 2025 test at 77,388 miles and the April 2026 test. Between April 2022 at 75,753 miles and April 2023 at 76,056 miles it added just 303 miles. Such low annual use implies long standing periods rather than active wear on drivetrain or suspension components, though the sparse history gives no insight into intermediate servicing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record shows no flagged rust but a 28-year-old Mercedes roadster is prone to hidden sills and floor pan degradation. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for perishing from inactivity. The absence of advisories on tyres, brake discs, or exhaust emissions across five tests suggests previous owners kept basic consumables within limits. Verify the actual condition of rubber components and fluid history in person, since low mileage and clean MOTs do not confirm renewal of aged seals or hoses.