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R392 OGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,751 mi
Last recorded83,751 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR392 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 83,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 82,860 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,720 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 82,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 82,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,895 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,035 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 78,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 78,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre in worn on edges

rear/centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,605 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 66,940 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,691 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 63,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 58,828 miles

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

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

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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R392 OGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R392 OGC, 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 R392 OGC registered?

R392 OGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R392 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R392 OGC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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