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R393 VKL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

81,697 mi
Last recorded81,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,209 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 74,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,007 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 72,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,407 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 72,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 71,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 68,506 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,367 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)

Pass 14 May 2012 66,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 62,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,159 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 58,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 54,568 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 51,612 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,964 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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R393 VKL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 R393 VKL, 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 R393 VKL registered?

R393 VKL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R393 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 VKL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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