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R383 HNE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 94,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 94,070 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 90,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 88,393 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 83,916 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 83,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 77,463 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,353 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 71,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,749 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,663 miles

possible fuel leak under cover at rear

Pass 18 May 2009 55,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 51,820 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,831 miles

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

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

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

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2006 49,688 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 49,688 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R383 HNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R383 HNE, 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 R383 HNE registered?

R383 HNE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R383 HNE safe to buy?

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