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J55 RJJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,504 mi
Last recorded107,504 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 107,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MIDDLE CLAMP AND MIDDLE BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER CAR HAS DAMPNESS OF OIL

Pass 8 May 2025 106,144 miles

BOTH FRONT RACK ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT MIDDLE BOX AND OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

UNDER VEHICLE DAMP OF OIL

Pass 17 May 2024 105,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery light on.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 104,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 103,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 100,001 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 100,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe from pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 89,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 84,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

Fail 14 May 2015 84,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre 2.8mm

Pass 12 May 2014 79,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2013 76,187 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,115 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 54,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2007 47,036 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 47,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,647 miles

n/s/f indicator lense holed

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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J55 RJJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J55 RJJ, 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 J55 RJJ registered?

J55 RJJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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