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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

Turquoise · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S98 SLSMOT history

S98 SLS is a turquoise diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,203 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 SLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 SLS was last recorded at 159,203 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,949 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
254 miles
Average per year
4,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,203 miles
  • 2025 – 158,949 miles
  • 2024 – 158,501 miles
  • 2023 – 157,489 miles
  • 2022 – 156,723 miles
  • 2020 – 149,301 miles
  • 2019 – 140,035 miles
  • 2018 – 131,037 miles
  • 2017 – 130,883 miles
  • 2016 – 130,375 miles
  • 2015 – 126,468 miles
  • 2014 – 121,748 miles
  • 2013 – 116,392 miles
  • 2012 – 111,014 miles
  • 2011 – 105,381 miles
  • 2010 – 99,313 miles
  • 2009 – 93,046 miles
  • 2008 – 86,194 miles
  • 2007 – 79,369 miles
  • 2006 – 72,087 miles
  • 2005 – 64,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parts undersealed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,203 miles (+254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,203 miles
    Test number
    212690084990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass158,949 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    793068747900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas heavily undersealed
  3. Fail158,927 miles (+426)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,927 miles
    Test number
    567337891966
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas undersealed
  4. Pass158,501 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    438365156768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts undersealed
  5. Fail158,493 miles (+1,004)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,493 miles
    Test number
    923348233414
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass157,489 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,489 miles
    Test number
    697269194122
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts undersealed
  7. Fail157,474 miles (+751)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    575689563899
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg beside radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt outer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts undersealed
  8. Pass156,723 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,723 miles
    Test number
    163643466629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Fail156,721 miles (+7,420)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,721 miles
    Test number
    209060109645
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass149,301 miles (+9,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,301 miles
    Test number
    225579610575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass140,035 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,035 miles
    Test number
    100965766958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,030 miles (+8,993)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,030 miles
    Test number
    896432859497
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main at sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass131,037 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,037 miles
    Test number
    416395601243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,883 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    142705851357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,375 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,375 miles
    Test number
    368467913003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,468 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    126,468 miles
    Test number
    753334464746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,748 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,748 miles
    Test number
    478276124212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,392 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,392 miles
    Test number
    828414133253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,014 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,014 miles
    Test number
    528850132260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,381 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    968811831238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,313 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    843402830255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,046 miles (+6,852)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    503133839205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteREAR NO PLATE DISCOLOURED
  23. Pass86,194 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,194 miles
    Test number
    342963138281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,369 miles (+7,282)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,369 miles
    Test number
    850529627242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,087 miles (+8,021)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    713790336230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    944079225282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 SLS

Does S98 SLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 SLS is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 SLS?
The MOT on S98 SLS is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 SLS done?
S98 SLS was recorded at 159,203 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,490 miles a year.
Has S98 SLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 SLS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S98 SLS 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 SLS find?
S98 SLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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