1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · YJZ 5014
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 118,987 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJZ 5014 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 118,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJZ 5014 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 (YJZ 5014) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”.
YJZ 5014 Mileage History
- 11/10/2022116,925 mi
- 09/10/2023117,653 mi+728 mi
- 02/10/2024118,189 mi+536 mi
- 06/03/2026118,986 mi+797 mi
- 17/03/2026118,987 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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