1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · MBZ 510
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 78,695 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,695 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
MBZ 510 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 78,695 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: 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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MBZ 510 Mileage History
- 03/02/202374,342 mi
- 13/03/202474,413 mi+71 mi
- 04/08/202574,474 mi+61 mi
- 04/08/202678,641 mi+4,167 mi
- 14/08/202678,695 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 1,234 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MBZ 510 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 (MBZ 510) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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