1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · J6 OWG
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 164,731 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4973cc
J6 OWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 164,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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J6 OWG Mileage History
- 30/03/2023155,766 mi
- 30/03/2023155,767 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2024158,825 mi+3,058 mi
- 12/03/2025161,292 mi+2,467 mi
- 25/03/2026164,731 mi+3,439 mi
Average of roughly 3,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J6 OWG 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 (J6 OWG) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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