1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · S1 LJT
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 161,390 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
S1 LJT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 161,390 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.
S1 LJT 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 (S1 LJT) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S1 LJT Mileage History
- 28/06/2022149,979 mi
- 03/11/2022149,979 mi
- 03/11/2023156,209 mi+6,230 mi
- 15/10/2024160,581 mi+4,372 mi
- 10/10/2025161,390 mi+809 mi
Average of roughly 3,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (S1LJ Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as S1LJT.
BMW
X1
VOLVO
EC40 PLUS
PEUGEOT
3008 GT MHEV AUTO
NISSAN
MICRA
BMW
M135 XDRIVE AUTO
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
LEXUS
LBX TAKUMI CVT
BMW
X5
MINI
COOPER
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
FORD
KA
HYUNDAI
KONA
MERCEDES-BENZ SL Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.