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When is the MOT due for S29 KBL?

The MOT for S29 KBL is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S29 KBL?

The recorded mileage for S29 KBL is 143,360 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S29 KBL ULEZ compliant?

No, S29 KBL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · S29 KBL

S29 KBL

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1998. Recorded mileage 143,360 miles. MOT valid until 27/06/2027.

Make & Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,360 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,360 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 4973cc

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S29 KBL Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
143,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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S29 KBL Mileage History

07/07/200684,095 mi
03/07/200792,868 mi+8,773 mi
04/07/200792,869 mi+1 mi
23/06/200897,188 mi+4,319 mi
23/06/200897,188 mi
13/10/2009106,357 mi+9,169 mi
29/10/2010114,502 mi+8,145 mi
04/11/2011124,049 mi+9,547 mi
05/11/2012131,357 mi+7,308 mi
09/11/2012131,361 mi+4 mi
13/06/2014134,069 mi+2,708 mi
02/12/2015134,241 mi+172 mi
26/09/2017137,708 mi+3,467 mi
27/09/2017137,713 mi+5 mi
30/08/2018137,866 mi+153 mi
16/03/2021140,424 mi+2,558 mi
06/09/2022140,706 mi+282 mi
05/09/2023141,081 mi+375 mi
12/03/2025141,942 mi+861 mi
29/06/2026143,360 mi+1,418 mi

Average of roughly 2,967 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

S29 KBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 14:05

MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (S29 KBL) between July 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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