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R388 FKK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 78,772 miles

Rear diff has slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,627 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff has slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,237 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,870 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,437 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,360 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,288 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,521 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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R388 FKK 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 90.9%.

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 R388 FKK, 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 R388 FKK registered?

R388 FKK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R388 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 FKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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