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R228 RSS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 RSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch cover loose

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 71,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively kicking on test drive (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,785 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 67,711 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard primary cat. missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard primary cat. missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

both secondary catalytic converters internals loose

nearside mirror outer cover not fitted, mirror is wrapped in a plastic bag

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,905 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,563 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 65,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,396 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,935 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,547 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 51,925 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,502 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 37,974 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 30,762 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,952 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R228 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R228 RSS, 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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R228 RSS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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