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298 OAY

1992 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl87,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration298 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 114,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 113,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 113,343 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,996 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 112,996 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,683 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod assembly ball joint has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

center and rear exhault box cover slightly corred

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,340 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,971 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 111,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 108,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 106,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 103,076 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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298 OAY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 87,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 298 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 298 OAY registered?

298 OAY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is 298 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 298 OAY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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