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R234 GBR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 GBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 78,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 76,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 75,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 71,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2022 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,420 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 64,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 64,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,666 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,018 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,910 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,167 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 56,339 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 54,864 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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R234 GBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 R234 GBR, 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 R234 GBR registered?

R234 GBR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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