1998 Mercedes SL 3.2L Petrol · S242 CPC
1998 Mercedes SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 122,440 miles. MOT valid until 03/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3199cc
S242 CPC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 122,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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S242 CPC Mileage History
- 04/07/2022109,676 mi
- 09/08/2023119,411 mi+9,735 mi
- 22/11/2024119,671 mi+260 mi
- 04/12/2025122,440 mi+2,769 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S242 CPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sl (S242 CPC) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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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