1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · GSK 218
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 57,130 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GSK 218 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 57,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GSK 218 Mileage History
- 24/09/202151,465 mi
- 08/09/202254,056 mi+2,591 mi
- 19/09/202355,537 mi+1,481 mi
- 11/09/202456,253 mi+716 mi
- 22/09/202557,130 mi+877 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GSK 218 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 (GSK 218) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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