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R31 YYC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 78,747 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,671 miles

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

Rear Nearside and offside tyre treads distorted/feathered

Pass 26 Sep 2023 73,949 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,669 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,329 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,323 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

windows tinted

Pass 31 May 2012 60,314 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,030 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip in screen

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,982 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

near side rear lence cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 59,951 miles

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

wiper deterating

Pass 30 May 2007 59,938 miles

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

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

advise anti-slip rubber wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 58,371 miles

front no plate insurcure

near side rear fog light inop

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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R31 YYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R31 YYC, 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

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What year was R31 YYC registered?

R31 YYC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R31 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 YYC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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