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R380 RCW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,455 mi
Last recorded96,455 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 RCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,455 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 96,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,936 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 90,465 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,208 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 86,171 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,324 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,051 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 75,941 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 75,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 66,723 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bushes

Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,201 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,026 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,422 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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R380 RCW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R380 RCW, 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 R380 RCW registered?

R380 RCW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R380 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 RCW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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