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R10 DRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,444 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 85,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 84,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,809 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 82,750 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,664 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 76,097 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,685 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,685 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 61,749 miles

centre steering damper leaking slightly.

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing on edges.

slight leak from power steering box.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,450 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 40,226 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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R10 DRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R10 DRL, 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 R10 DRL registered?

R10 DRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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