Mercedes-Benz SL
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
S98 JLYMOT history
S98 JLY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 139,711 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S98 JLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S98 JLY was last recorded at 139,711 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 138,345 miles · 2 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,366 miles
- Average per year
- 7,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 139,711 miles
- 2021 – 138,345 miles
- 2020 – 137,363 miles
- 2019 – 134,485 miles
- 2017 – 133,549 miles
- 2016 – 132,987 miles
- 2015 – 127,678 miles
- 2014 – 125,718 miles
- 2013 – 121,906 miles
- 2012 – 118,919 miles
- 2011 – 117,524 miles
- 2010 – 108,899 miles
- 2009 – 93,920 miles
- 2008 – 82,604 miles
- 2007 – 64,143 miles
- 2006 – 36,403 miles
- 2005 – 23,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,711 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,711 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 139,711 miles
- Test number
- 699200260354
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured
Fail139,711 miles (+1,366)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,711 miles
- Test number
- 811758018379
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged discoloured
Pass138,345 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 138,345 miles
- Test number
- 332506292929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have some corrosion
- AdvisoryOs door mirror glass discoloured
- AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy corrosion
Fail138,345 miles (+982)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,345 miles
- Test number
- 907180996962
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes have some corrosion
- AdvisoryOs door mirror glass discoloured
- AdvisoryRear subframe has heavy corrosion
Pass137,363 miles (+2,878)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 137,363 miles
- Test number
- 431072207802
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,485 miles (+936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 134,485 miles
- Test number
- 759592950672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass133,549 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 133,549 miles
- Test number
- 694420578238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail133,549 miles (+562)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,549 miles
- Test number
- 186990448481
- Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass132,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,987 miles
- Test number
- 664878278938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,987 miles (+5,309)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,987 miles
- Test number
- 110460348522
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Pass127,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,678 miles
- Test number
- 238747875137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,678 miles (+1,960)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,678 miles
- Test number
- 657677775177
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass125,718 miles (+3,812)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,718 miles
- Test number
- 285067794176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,906 miles (+2,987)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 121,906 miles
- Test number
- 755983523061
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail118,919 miles3 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,919 miles
- Test number
- 786902232009
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteExhaust system corroded at rear
- NoteNearside jet poor in operation
Pass118,919 miles (+1,395)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 118,919 miles
- Test number
- 835732632090
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
- NoteExhaust system corroded at rear
- NoteNearside jet poor in operation
Pass117,524 miles (+8,625)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 117,524 miles
- Test number
- 466544791149
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f spot lamp not working.
Pass108,899 miles (+14,979)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 108,899 miles
- Test number
- 760332250134
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass93,920 miles (+11,316)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 93,920 miles
- Test number
- 880219009209
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted
- NoteOffside mirror lens discoloured
Pass82,604 miles (+18,461)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 82,604 miles
- Test number
- 262049638318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,143 miles (+27,740)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 64,143 miles
- Test number
- 943156747389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,403 miles (+13,032)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,403 miles
- Test number
- 174830686164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 23,371 miles
- Test number
- 250245685276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S98 JLY
- Does S98 JLY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S98 JLY expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S98 JLY?
- The MOT on S98 JLY expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S98 JLY done?
- S98 JLY was recorded at 139,711 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 7,041 miles a year.
- Has S98 JLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S98 JLY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on S98 JLY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S98 JLY find?
- S98 JLY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; corrosion to underside, and 3 more.
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