1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · S346 EBX
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 88,670 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S346 EBX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2024
- 88,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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S346 EBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (S346 EBX) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
S346 EBX Mileage History
- 14/02/202288,515 mi
- 28/02/202388,644 mi+129 mi
- 22/02/202488,670 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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