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R176 KPH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 KPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,714 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 86,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 85,555 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,086 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,232 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,258 miles

Exhaust is deteriorated/rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,188 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,999 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,567 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 62,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,110 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,366 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall kerb damage

Fail 21 May 2008 51,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F TYRE O/S/F TYRE AND O/S/R TYRE ALL HAVE DAMAGED AREAS AS MARKED, NO CHORD SHOWING.

Pass 21 May 2008 51,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

N/S/F TYRE O/S/F TYRE AND O/S/R TYRE ALL HAVE DAMAGED AREAS AS MARKED, NO CHORD SHOWING.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 477,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,140 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 240,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R176 KPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R176 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.

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What year was R176 KPH registered?

R176 KPH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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