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R198 ACC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,712 mi
Last recorded86,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 ACC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 85,121 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 84,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,028 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 73,508 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,783 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,079 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,323 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 52,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 354,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,841 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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R198 ACC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R198 ACC, 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

How do I check the history of R198 ACC?

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What year was R198 ACC registered?

R198 ACC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R198 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 ACC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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