1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · S625 AWP
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 91,074 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S625 AWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 91,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S625 AWP 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 (S625 AWP) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
S625 AWP Mileage History
- 22/03/202385,742 mi
- 13/03/202488,495 mi+2,753 mi
- 13/03/202488,495 mi
- 18/03/202588,824 mi+329 mi
- 31/07/202691,074 mi+2,250 mi
Average of roughly 1,587 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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