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R379 NPN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,747 mi
Last recorded49,747 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 NPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 49,694 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,496 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 48,957 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,864 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 47,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 44,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,968 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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R379 NPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 R379 NPN, 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 R379 NPN registered?

R379 NPN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R379 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 NPN shows 17 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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