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R203 ORU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,548 mi
Last recorded93,548 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 93,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,486 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,936 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,126 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,278 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,313 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 61,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R203 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R203 ORU, 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 R203 ORU registered?

R203 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R203 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 ORU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R203 ORU have outstanding finance?

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