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R409 PPE

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,528 mi
Last recorded50,528 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 PPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 48,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,913 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe on bonnet hinge collapsed (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,667 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,140 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 47,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 46,736 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 46,179 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,248 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 44,228 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 42,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,185 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,177 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,959 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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R409 PPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R409 PPE, 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 R409 PPE registered?

R409 PPE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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