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R13 TUK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,839 mi
Last recorded200,839 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 TUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 200,839 miles

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

Minor Oil/Fluid leak within Engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 196,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Knock from Nearside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 191,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 186,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 181,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 181,346 miles

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

Fan belt cracked and perishing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 177,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s/f of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 177,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 265/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/s/f of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 176,071 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 175,252 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 171,761 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 171,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2017 169,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 167,070 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 165,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 163,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

centre exhaust rattling

rear fuel metal pipes rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 163,481 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

centre exhaust rattling

rear fuel metal pipes rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 162,510 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 161,003 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 159,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal spongy

nearside front track rod end inner ball joint has slight play

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 158,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 156,938 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 156,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 154,070 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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R13 TUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R13 TUK, 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 R13 TUK registered?

R13 TUK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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