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R146 JKO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,427 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,262 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 52,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,989 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 43,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 43,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,324 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,530 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage to bottom corner, but no sharp edges likely to cause injury (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2018 38,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage to bottom corner, but no sharp edges likely to cause injury (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,111 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the middle ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides are deteriorated/cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 36,170 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

Offside Front indicator lens damaged and partially insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 35,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge slightly

o/s/r tyre perish marks

Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering box and steering idler have slight play detected

Pass 14 Dec 2012 29,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlight chipped

o/s/f bumper slight damage

o/s/f indicator light damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,431 miles

n/s/f headlight has a chip in glass

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f headlight chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,092 miles

n/s/f headlight chipped

Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,354 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,463 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,581 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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R146 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R146 JKO, 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 R146 JKO registered?

R146 JKO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R146 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 JKO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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