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A24 RBB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,819 mi
Last recorded52,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 RBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 48,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside door mirror glass faded

Fail 31 May 2024 48,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aux belt jumped off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside door mirror glass faded

Pass 1 May 2018 47,279 miles

Nearside Front slight wear tyre tread outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2017 43,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall just with the requirements.

Oil leak from rear differential unit.

Fail 5 May 2017 43,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall just with the requirements.

Oil leak from rear differential unit.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 39,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 37,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 35,868 miles

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre side wall

slight play in nearside front drop arm

wiper starting to split

Pass 21 May 2012 34,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 31,882 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod inner joint.

Pass 26 May 2010 31,238 miles

Slight play nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,059 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,375 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,372 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A24 RBB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 A24 RBB, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A24 RBB registered?

A24 RBB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A24 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 RBB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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