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A8 CRO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,297 mi
Last recorded62,297 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,224 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,218 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front brake disc back plates deteriotated /corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

all flexy brake hose fittments corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Front brake disc back plates deteriotated /corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

all flexy brake hose fittments corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,110 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall but not to cords

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,868 miles

Nearside Front steering arm bar has slight play in it

Rear both axle bushes have slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,860 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear brake flexie hoses deteriorated

fuel lines slightly corroded

n/s/f staibiliser beering has slight play

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 5 Nov 2014 61,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel lines slightly corroded

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear brake flexie hoses deteriorated

n/s/f staibiliser beering has slight play

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,822 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear flexis cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 59,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,873 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,513 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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A8 CRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 CRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 CRO?

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What year was A8 CRO registered?

A8 CRO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is A8 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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