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R127 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,631 mi
Last recorded95,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 95,631 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 95,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 94,978 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 94,922 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded by engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

osr nsr drain hole corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 94,203 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front torear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 92,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 86,591 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 86,591 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 82,740 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,718 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2018 79,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,845 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 78,689 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,947 miles

High level brake light not working

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,400 miles

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,293 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,121 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,466 miles

this vehicle is not fitted with rear seats or rear seat belts.

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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R127 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R127 XKP, 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 R127 XKP registered?

R127 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R127 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 XKP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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