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R223 NUD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,302 mi
Last recorded81,302 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,302 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,278 miles

All 4 Springs Corroded

Front Brake Pipes Corroded

Fuel Pipes Corroded

General Floor/Chassis Corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,521 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside mirror glass faded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 80,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,875 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 79,875 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2014 79,648 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 79,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 79,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,079 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 78,084 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,921 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 21 Apr 2006 61,502 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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R223 NUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R223 NUD, 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 R223 NUD registered?

R223 NUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R223 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R223 NUD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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