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R335 GDS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,355 mi
Last recorded82,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 GDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,355 miles

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

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

vehicle presented with a coating of underseal to underbody, subframe and suspension arms

Pass 13 Jun 2025 82,255 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and underside of vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal

Pass 28 May 2024 82,171 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal, to underbody, subframes, suspension arms and brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2024 82,162 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle presented with a thick coating of underseal, to underbody, subframes, suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2023 81,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured ***Borderline pass/fail*** (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured ***Borderline pass/fail*** (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 79,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 72,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system in corroded condition

Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,614 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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R335 GDS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R335 GDS, 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 R335 GDS registered?

R335 GDS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R335 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 GDS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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