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R112 KPH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,646 mi
Last recorded69,646 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 KPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 69,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,536 miles

All suspension components undersealed.

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Small crack in the lens, NSF lens seal is also breaking away allowing the lens to pull away. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 69,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,340 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,301 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,983 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 68,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,342 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,554 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,053 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,730 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 42,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,923 miles

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

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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R112 KPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R112 KPH, 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 R112 KPH registered?

R112 KPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R112 KPH safe to buy?

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