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B965 RLO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,555 mi
Last recorded110,555 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 110,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 110,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 108,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,800 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 104,215 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,364 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 98,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,816 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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B965 RLO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B965 RLO, 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

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What year was B965 RLO registered?

B965 RLO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is B965 RLO safe to buy?

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