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R314 KSX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 KSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,639 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 87,610 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 87,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 86,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,960 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 84,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 79,870 miles

Centre Silencer Outer Cover Corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight Damage Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,870 miles

Centre Silencer Outer Cover Corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight Damage Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,945 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,285 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 71,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,892 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 6 Apr 2011 70,131 miles

both rear brake pies corroded at joins with rear flexi hoses

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,702 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,165 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight play o/s/f wheelbearing

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,041 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,646 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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R314 KSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R314 KSX, 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 R314 KSX registered?

R314 KSX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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