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R20 CJM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,840 mi
Last recorded45,840 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 CJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2026 45,840 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,752 miles

handbrake effort slightly low just on limits

Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,074 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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R20 CJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R20 CJM, 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 R20 CJM registered?

R20 CJM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R20 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 CJM shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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