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R20 FDX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,234 mi
Last recorded35,234 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,236 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 33,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,871 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,683 miles

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

both rear tyres craking to side wall cords not showing

rear suspension beam slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres craking to side wall cords not showing

rear suspension beam slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,294 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,017 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,015 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 FDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R20 FDX, 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 R20 FDX?

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What year was R20 FDX registered?

R20 FDX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R20 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 FDX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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